Roneograph
- noun
- /ˈroʊniəˌɡræf/
- Archaic
:
Roneógrafo
- The secretary made multiple copies of the report using the Roneograph.
Examples
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In the 1950s, many schools relied on a Roneograph for handouts.
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In offices during the 1960s, a Roneograph was commonly used to quickly produce multiple copies of documents.
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After the Roneograph broke, they had to find another way to duplicate exam papers.
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The Roneograph produced clear copies of the original document.
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Many schools still use Roneographs for printing handouts.
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The teacher used the Roneograph to create copies of the lecture notes for all the students.
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To distribute the proposal, the committee utilized the Roneograph to ensure everyone received a copy.
Synonyms
3
9.8
A machine that makes paper copies by pushing ink through a stencil
1
4.9
A machine that makes exact copies of papers and drawings
1
9.9
A machine that makes copies of pages by printing through a stencil or a copy made this way
1
9.9
A machine often used in offices and schools that makes copies by pressing ink through a stencil
1
9.9
A machine that makes many paper copies by pressing ink through a stencil
A machine that makes many copies by pressing ink from a soft plate
How Obsolete
Surface Forms
Etymology
Roneograph comes from the brand name Roneo plus the ending -graph, which means 'to write' or 'print' and you see it in words like photograph. So a Roneograph is the Roneo machine that 'writes' or 'prints' many copies, which fits its use as a stencil duplicator.