Photostatted: meaning, definitions and examples
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photostatted
[ ˈfoʊtəˌstætɪd ]
photographic documentation
Photostatted refers to the act of creating a photocopy or reproduction of a document using a photocopying machine, typically resulting in a printed image of a document. This term is often used in legal and administrative contexts where copies of original documents are needed for record-keeping or distribution purposes. Photostatting ensures that the integrity of the original document is maintained while providing accessible copies for various stakeholders. It is a fundamental process in many offices and organizations that rely on written documentation.
Synonyms
duplicate, photocopy, reproduce
Examples of usage
- She photostatted the important contracts for the meeting.
- The lawyer requested that all documents be photostatted for the trial.
- He photostatted his notes to share with the group.
- Before sending the documents, she photostatted them for her files.
Translations
Translations of the word "photostatted" in other languages:
🇵🇹 fotografado
🇮🇳 फोटोग्राफ किया गया
🇩🇪 fotografiert
🇮🇩 difoto
🇺🇦 знятий на фото
🇵🇱 sfotografowany
🇯🇵 写真に収められた
🇫🇷 photographié
🇪🇸 fotografiado
🇹🇷 fotoğrafı çekilmiş
🇰🇷 촬영된
🇸🇦 مصور
🇨🇿 vyfotografováno
🇸🇰 odfotené
🇨🇳 拍摄
🇸🇮 fotografirano
🇮🇸 myndað
🇰🇿 суретке түскен
🇬🇪 ფოტოგრაფირებული
🇦🇿 şəkil çəkilmiş
🇲🇽 fotografiado
Etymology
The term 'photostatted' derives from the 'photostat' process which was created in the 1900s. It comes from the combination of 'photo-', relating to light or photography, and 'stat', which is an abbreviation of 'static', referring to making something stationary or unchanging. The original Photostat machine, invented in 1907, allowed users to make instant photographic copies of documents by using light-sensitive materials. Over time, the word became a verb, 'to photostat', referring to the action of making such copies. While technology has evolved, leading to modern photocopiers and digital scans, the term is sometimes still used in certain contexts to describe the action of making a photocopy, especially in professional environments like law offices and government agencies.