xerox

[ˈzɪərɒks]

xerox Definition

  • 1to make a copy of a document using a photocopier
  • 2a copy made using a photocopier

Using xerox: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "xerox" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Can you please xerox this report for me?

  • Example

    I need to make a xerox of my passport.

  • Example

    The xerox of the contract is in the file.

  • Example

    She made a xerox of the article for her research.

xerox Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with xerox

  • a copy made using a photocopier that only produces black and white images

    Example

    I need a black and white xerox of this document.

  • a copy made using a photocopier that produces color images

    Example

    We need a color xerox of the brochure for the presentation.

  • a machine used for making copies of documents using a photocopier

    Example

    The xerox machine is out of order.

Origins of xerox

from the name of the Xerox Corporation, the first company to manufacture photocopiers

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Summary: xerox in Brief

'Xerox' [ˈzɪərɒks] is a verb and a noun that refers to the act of making a copy of a document using a photocopier or the copy itself. It is commonly used in offices and other settings where documents need to be duplicated. The term extends into phrases like 'black and white xerox,' and 'xerox machine,' denoting the type of copy or the machine used to make it.

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