pho·to·copy
ˈfō-tə-ˌkä-pē 
: a copy of usually printed material made with a process in which an image is formed by the action of light usually on an electrically charged surface
photocopied; photocopying; photocopies
: to make a photocopy of
: to make a photocopy
photocopier
noun
Examples of photocopy in a Sentence
Noun
She made a photocopy of the letter.
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Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2024
Like taking a photocopy of a photocopy of a photocopy.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
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Noun
In general, the visitor needs to bring an original document (not a photocopy), a cover sheet — that is downloadable on the website — and a non-cash form of payment, such as credit card, check or money order.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2024
Like taking a photocopy of a photocopy of a photocopy.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
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“Photocopy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/photocopy. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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