Definitions
- Referring to a copy made using a Xerox machine. - Talking about a document that has been duplicated using a photocopier. - Describing a printed material that has been reproduced using a Xerox machine.
- Referring to a copy made using a photocopier. - Talking about a document that has been duplicated using a Xerox machine. - Describing a printed material that has been reproduced using a photocopier.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to making a copy of a document or printed material.
- 2Both involve the use of a machine to produce a duplicate.
- 3Both are commonly used in office settings.
- 4Both can be used as a noun or a verb.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Xerox is more commonly used in the United States while photocopy is more common in British English.
- 2Connotation: Xerox is associated with a specific brand of copier while photocopy is a general term for any type of copier.
- 3Verb form: Xerox can be used as a verb without an object, while photocopy requires an object.
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Remember this!
Xerox and photocopy are synonyms that refer to the process of making a copy of a document or printed material using a machine. While both words have similar meanings, Xerox is a brand name and is more commonly used in the United States, while photocopy is a generic term and is more common in British English.
