Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
xerox
verb, noun
/ˈzɪərɒks/
Definition
To make a copy of a document using a photocopying machine.
Examples
- Can you xerox this report for me?
- I need a xerox of the original document.
- She always xeroxes important papers for her records.
Meaning
Xerox is commonly used to refer to the act of copying documents, regardless of the brand of copier used. It originates from the name of the company that made photocopying machines popular.
Synonyms
- copy
- photocopy
- duplicate
