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repro

repro

1 8.2
A copy of an original artwork or document for display
  • noun
  • /ˈrɛproʊ/
  • Jargon
translation icon : reproducción
  • She bought a repro of an ancient manuscript to study its design and typography.

Examples

  • If Steven discovered the truth, Carl made ready to laugh and say, "I wagered that you'd know these were repros."

    Fiction book (1998)
  • I'd prefer a real Packard over a repro Duesey and a real Seiko over a fake Rolex.

    Blog text (17)
  • There's a lot of little doodads and like physical items and repros from like scripts, storyboards, interoffice memos.

  • This repro of a famous painting looks almost identical to the original.

  • The gallery features a repro of Michelangelo's David for art lovers to admire.

Synonyms

copy
vsrepro
1.0

A paper or file that is the same as the original

is the casual name people use for that general duplicate
replica
vsrepro
82 3.6

A close copy of something real, often a famous object or work of art

is an informal word for a copy that does not name who made it
reproduction
vsrepro
9 4.4

A copy of an original work or object that looks like the real thing

is the informal term used instead of the formal word for such copies
facsimile
vsrepro
5 7.1

An exact copy of a document or work of art

is the informal label used for copies without stressing technical exactness
reprinting
vsrepro
1 3.2

A book or other work made again in the same form and sold

is an informal name for one duplicate not the process of issuing books again
restrike
vsrepro
  • Specialized
9.9

A new copy made from an original mold for coins or prints

is the informal name for a copy not made from original molds or plates

How Faithful

facsimile
5 7.1
repro
  • Jargon
1 8.2
replica
82 3.6

Surface Forms

repro singular
repros plural

Etymology

Repro is also a short form of reproduction, which means 'a copy made again' and is the same idea as reproduce. So when people buy a repro of a painting or document, they mean a copy of the original.