to mimeo
9.9
To make copies of pages by printing through a stencil
- verb
- /ˈmɪmiˌoʊ/
- Archaic
:
mimeografiar
- She mimeoed the meeting notes for everyone to read.
Examples
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They spent the afternoon mimeoing flyers for the event.
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Before photocopiers were common, teachers would often mimeo handouts for their classes.
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I will mimeo the report for everyone.
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The teacher mimeographed the test for the students.
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She used the mimeograph to mimeo the class assignments for all her students.
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After finishing the document, he decided to mimeo several copies for the staff meeting.
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In the days before digital printing, offices would mimeo memos and notices for staff circulation.
Synonyms
2
9.9
To make paper copies by pushing ink through a stencil
refers to printing copies with the machine without detailing the method
Surface Forms
mimeo infinitive
mimeographed past
mimeographed past participle
mimeographing present participle
mimeos third person singular
Etymology
Mimeo is short for mimeograph, the old copying machine. The mime- part means 'imitate' (like a 'mime' who copies actions), so to mimeo something is to make copies of it.