Definition of Photocopy

Pronunciation

• Photocopy is pronounced \\’f?-t?-‘kä-p?\\.

Etymology

• The word “photocopy” is derived from the International Scientific Vocabulary: “photo”-- meaning \"light\"--plus \"copy.\"

Date

• \"Photocopy\" is a relatively young word that can be traced back to 1909. In 1942, Xerox created the first photocopy machine, which changed the definition. Since then, \"photocopy\" has taken on its current meaning of a \"copy of usually printed material made with a process in which an image is formed by the action of light usually on an electrically charged surface.\"

Part of Speech

• “A photocopy” is a noun. A noun refers to a person, place, or thing.

  “To photocopy” is a transitive verb. A transitive verb is an action verb that refers to a direct object.

Examples of Usage

• Transitive verb:
  Sarah photocopies homework assignments for her students every day.

  Noun:
  Sarah passes out photocopies of homework assignments to her students every day.