Photocopying: meaning, definitions and examples

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photocopying

 

[ หˆfoสŠtษ™หŒkษ’piษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

office task

Photocopying is the process of making a copy of a document using a photocopier. This method is commonly used in offices for duplicating paperwork efficiently. It allows for quick reproduction of text and images onto paper.

Synonyms

copying, duplication, reproduction

Examples of usage

  • I spent the afternoon photocopying documents for the meeting.
  • The photocopying machine is out of order, so we'll have to use a different one.
  • She is photocopying her notes to share with the group for their project.

Translations

Translations of the word "photocopying" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cรณpia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเฅ‹เคŸเฅ‹เค•เฅ‰เคชเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Fotokopie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ fotokopi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ะพั‚ะพะบะพะฟั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kserokopia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ณใƒ”ใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท photocopie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ fotocopia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท fotokopi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ณต์‚ฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุณุฎุฉ ููˆุชูˆุบุฑุงููŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fotokopie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ fotokรณpia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคๅฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ fotokopija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ afritun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั„ะพั‚ะพะบำฉัˆั–ั€ะผะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒแƒขแƒแƒ™แƒแƒžแƒ˜แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fotokopi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ fotocopia

Etymology

The term 'photocopying' originated in the mid-20th century as technology for duplicating documents evolved. It is derived from 'photo,' relating to light, and 'copy,' meaning to replicate. The introduction of the photocopying machine revolutionized the way documents were replicated, moving away from traditional methods like mimeograph and manual copying. The word reflects the process of creating a light-based reproduction of an original document. With the advent of laser and digital photocopying, the efficiency and quality of photocopying have improved significantly, leading to its widespread use in various sectors, including education, business, and personal use.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,625, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.