Photocopied: meaning, definitions and examples
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photocopied
[ ˌfoʊtoʊˈkɑːpiːd ]
copying documents
Photocopied refers to something that has been reproduced using a photocopying machine. This process involves the creation of a paper copy from an original document by utilizing light, heat, and chemical processes.
Synonyms
copied, duplicated, reproduced.
Examples of usage
- I photocopied the report for the meeting.
- She photocopied the important pages of the book.
- They photocopied several forms for the event.
- He learned how to use the photocopier in the office.
Translations
Translations of the word "photocopied" in other languages:
🇵🇹 fotocopiado
🇮🇳 फोटोकॉपी किया हुआ
🇩🇪 fotokopiert
🇮🇩 difotokopi
🇺🇦 фотокопійований
🇵🇱 skserowany
🇯🇵 コピーされた
🇫🇷 photocopié
🇪🇸 fotocopiado
🇹🇷 fotokopi edilmiş
🇰🇷 복사된
🇸🇦 مُصَور
🇨🇿 vytištěný
🇸🇰 okopírovaný
🇨🇳 复印的
🇸🇮 fotokopirano
🇮🇸 afritað
🇰🇿 көшірілген
🇬🇪 ფოტოკოპირებული
🇦🇿 fotokopi edilmiş
🇲🇽 fotocopiado
Etymology
The term 'photocopied' originated in the mid-20th century with the advent of photocopying technology, which revolutionized the way documents were duplicated. The process was made possible by the invention of the xerographic method, patented by Chester Carlson in 1938. This technique utilizes electrostatic charges to transfer a toner onto paper, creating a copy of the original document. Over the years, the word 'photocopy' became synonymous with the act of making copies using this technology. The verb form 'photocopied' indicates that the action has already taken place. As photocopying became a standard practice in offices, schools, and homes worldwide, the term entered common usage, reflecting the growing reliance on this method for document reproduction.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #29,905, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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- 29902 indescribably
- 29903 revile
- 29904 backwash
- 29905 photocopied
- 29906 confusingly
- 29907 gunning
- 29908 irrecoverable
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