Xerox
noun
A photocopy, especially one produced by a xerographic copier.
I made a xerox of the report for everyone in the meeting.
Usage tips
Neutral
xerox copy,color xerox,xerox machine
verb
To make a photocopy of a document.
Please xerox these documents before the meeting.
Usage tips
Neutral
xerox documents,xerox papers,xerox and file
noun
A photocopy, especially one produced by a xerographic copier.
I made a xerox of the report for everyone in the meeting.
Usage tips
Neutral
xerox copy,color xerox,xerox machine
verb
To make a photocopy of a document.
Please xerox these documents before the meeting.
Usage tips
Neutral
xerox documents,xerox papers,xerox and file
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Context
When using the term, note that not all photocopiers are Xerox brand.
I need a Xerox, but I'm using a Canon machine.
Pro Tip 2/3Formality
Use 'xerox' informally for photocopies, but 'photocopy' is more formal.
Please create a photocopy of this document.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural
In many workplaces, 'xerox' has become a generic term for copying, similar to 'Kleenex' for tissues.
Can you pass me a xerox?
Pro Tip 1/3Context
When using the term, note that not all photocopiers are Xerox brand.
I need a Xerox, but I'm using a Canon machine.
Pro Tip 2/3Formality
Use 'xerox' informally for photocopies, but 'photocopy' is more formal.
Please create a photocopy of this document.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural
In many workplaces, 'xerox' has become a generic term for copying, similar to 'Kleenex' for tissues.
Can you pass me a xerox?
Pro Tip 1/3Context
When using the term, note that not all photocopiers are Xerox brand.
I need a Xerox, but I'm using a Canon machine.
Pro Tip 2/3Formality
Use 'xerox' informally for photocopies, but 'photocopy' is more formal.
Please create a photocopy of this document.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural
In many workplaces, 'xerox' has become a generic term for copying, similar to 'Kleenex' for tissues.
Can you pass me a xerox?
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