What does xerox mean?
Xerox means (colloquial, informal) A xerograph (copy)..
Xerox
/ˈzɛ.ɹɒks/ · noun
Meaning
(colloquial, informal) A xerograph (copy)..
Definitions by Sense
- (colloquial, informal) A xerograph (copy).
- (colloquial, informal) A xerographer (machine).
- (ambitransitive) To make a copy using a xerographer.
Example Sentences
Near-synonyms: photocopy (broadly synonymous), photostat (broadly synonymous)
Hand me that xerox, would you?
There were twenty pictures in the envelope, xeroxes but clear enough. They documented the scene pretty much as I imagined it.
Near-synonyms: photocopier, photoduplicator, copier (broadly synonymous), photostat (broadly synonymous)
The xerox broke down yesterday.
Near-synonyms: photocopy, photoduplicate (broadly synonymous), photostat (broadly synonymous)
I xeroxed the report for all the people at the meeting.
Synonyms for xerox
Antonyms for xerox
Related Words
Word Forms
- xeroxes
- Xerox
- xeroxing
- xeroxed
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for xerox?
Common synonyms include xerox copy, photocopy, photostat, xerox machine.
What is the opposite of xerox?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use xerox in a sentence?
Near-synonyms: photocopy (broadly synonymous), photostat (broadly synonymous)
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