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repro

repro

2 8.2
A copy of an original artwork or document for display
  • noun
  • /ˈrɛproʊ/
  • Jargon
: 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
80 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
21 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
12 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
1 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
12 7.1
repro
  • Jargon
2 8.2
replica
80 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.