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Definition of photocopy

photocopy

/ˈfoʊtoʊˌkɑːpi/
pho · to · cop · y
Plural:photocopies
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Past Simple:photocopied
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Past Participle:photocopied
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Present Participle:photocopying
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photocopy Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A photographic reproduction of printed, written, or graphic material made by a process in which a duplicate image is formed quickly on paper using light and electrostatic charges.

Example

"Please attach a photocopy of your passport to the application form."

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• verb

1

To make a photographic reproduction of a document or page using a photocopier.

Example

"The assistant photocopied the agenda for everyone attending the meeting."

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• Nearby Words

photocollage
photocopiable
photocopier
photocopy
photoduplicate
photoessay
photoflash

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century from the prefix photo- (from Ancient Greek phōs, meaning 'light') and copy (from Latin copia, meaning 'abundance' or 'transcript').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Photocopy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/photocopy
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