Facsimileing: meaning, definitions and examples
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facsimileing
[ fak-sim-uh-lee ]
copy transmission
A facsimile is an exact copy or reproduction of a document, artwork, or any other item. It is often used in contexts where authentic duplication is required, such as legal documents, manuscripts, or fine art. Facsimiles are created using various technologies, including photocopying and digital scanning. These reproductions can serve for archival purposes, allowing preservation of the original while enabling access to its content.
Synonyms
copy, duplicate, reproduction.
Examples of usage
- The museum provided a facsimile of the ancient manuscript for study.
- He sent a facsimile of the signed contract to finalize the agreement.
- The art gallery exhibited a facsimile of a famous painting.
Translations
Translations of the word "facsimileing" in other languages:
🇵🇹 fac-símile
- cópia
- reprodução
🇮🇳 फैक्सिमाइल
- प्रति
- प्रतिलिपि
🇩🇪 Faksimile
- Reproduktion
- Kopie
🇮🇩 faksimili
- salinan
- reproduksi
🇺🇦 факсимільний
- копія
- відтворення
🇵🇱 faksymile
- kopia
- reprodukcja
🇯🇵 ファクシミリ
- 複製
- コピー
🇫🇷 fac-similé
- copie
- reproduction
🇪🇸 facsímil
- copia
- reproducción
🇹🇷 faksimil
- kopya
- reprodüksiyon
🇰🇷 팩시밀리
- 복사
- 재현
🇸🇦 نسخة طبق الأصل
- نسخة
- إعادة إنتاج
🇨🇿 faksimile
- kopie
- reprodukce
🇸🇰 faksimile
- kópia
- reprodukcia
🇨🇳 传真
- 复制
- 再现
🇸🇮 faksimile
- kopija
- reprodukcija
🇮🇸 faksímíll
- afrit
- endurgerð
🇰🇿 факсимиле
- көшіру
- қайта шығару
🇬🇪 ფაქსიმილი
- კოპია
- გამეორება
🇦🇿 faksimil
- nüsxə
- təkrarlama
🇲🇽 facsímil
- copia
- reproducción
Etymology
The word 'facsimile' originates from the Latin phrase 'fac simile', which translates to 'make similar' or 'make alike'. This phrase was first used in English during the mid-19th century, particularly in relation to the reproduction of documents and artworks. The concept expanded with the advent of various copying technologies, from early methods like lithography to modern digital processes. As societies sought to preserve and share information, the ability to create reliable facsimiles became increasingly important in fields such as law, education, and the arts. Today, facsimile technology continues to evolve, remaining essential for both personal and professional use in reproducing valuable content.