Xerox
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈzɛ.ɹɒks/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Xerox is a noun meaning (colloquial, informal) A xerograph (copy).
Meaning
(colloquial, informal) A xerograph (copy).
More Meanings
- (colloquial, informal) A xerographer (machine).
- (ambitransitive) To make a copy using a xerographer.
Example Sentences
Hand me that xerox, would you?
The xerox broke down yesterday.
I xeroxed the report for all the people at the meeting.
Near-synonyms: photocopy (broadly synonymous), photostat (broadly synonymous)
Word Forms
- xeroxes
- xeroxing
- xeroxed
Synonyms for xerox
Depending on context, synonyms include photocopy, photostat, photocopier, photoduplicator, copier, xerograph.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include photocopy, run off, copy, fuji, haloid, photostat.
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