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Xerox

Xerox

3.7
A machine that makes copies of documents and images
  • noun
  • /ˈzɪrɒks/
translation icon : Xerox
  • The university has several Xerox machines available for students to use.
  • Xerox machine

But they had these like massive Xerox machines.

Examples

  • HOW'D YOU GET THE XEROX?

  • But they had these like massive Xerox machines.

  • But they had these like massive Xerox machines.

  • In my generation there were no copy copying Xerox machines.

  • Although I've sat there sewing book signatures and printing it all out and it no double sided Xerox machine actually has correct alignment.

  • In the office, we use a Xerox machine to make copies of important documents.

  • She printed the report on a Xerox for the upcoming meeting.

Synonyms

Xerox machine
vsXerox
  • US
6 2.9

A machine that makes copies of papers or pictures

is the trademark brand name for that type of copying device
photocopier
vsXerox
5 2.0

A machine that makes paper copies of documents and pictures

is specifically a trademarked device using light and charged surfaces
xerographic copier
vsXerox
  • Specialized
6.5

A machine that makes copies of papers or pictures using light and powder

is the trademark brand rather than the generic process name
xerographic printer
vsXerox
  • Specialized
5.7

A machine like a photocopier or laser printer that makes pages with toner

is a trademark name for a copying device not a printer category

Compounds

6 2.9

A machine that makes copies of papers or pictures

2.8

A copy of a document made with a photocopier

Surface Forms

Xerox singular
Xeroxes plural

Etymology

Xerox comes from the copying process xerography, made from Greek parts xeros ('dry') and graphia ('writing'), so it means 'dry writing' or copying without wet ink. That's why Xerox became the name of a machine that makes paper copies.