Definition of "photocopy" [photocopy]

• To make a photographic reproduction of (printed or graphic material), especially by xerography. (verb-transitive)
• A photographic or xerographic reproduction. (noun)

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• "Marburger: What was the context that you've heard the term "photocopy" used in the Recorder's office?"
• "But you have a general understanding that people have used the term "photocopy" within the Recorder's office in terms of something that could be done there; is that true?"
• "Occasionally one has to read the text to figure out why the photocopy is an exvoto; for example, I have seen one exvoto which was the minutes of a meeting, during which the commission granted retirement to an employee."