Photocopy

usgb/ˈfəʊtəʊkɑːpi/
noun

A paper copy of a document or picture that is made with a special machine.

Could you make a photocopy of this letter for me?
Visual representation of "photocopy" - A paper copy of a document or picture that is made with a special machine

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  • make a photocopy
  • black and white photocopy
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Device Required

Photocopies are made using a photocopier, not by hand.

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I need to find a photocopier to make a photocopy of my ID.
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Quality Variation

Photocopies can vary in quality, sometimes lighter or darker than the original.

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The photocopy came out too dark; the details are hard to see.
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Not for Official Use

Photocopies are not usually accepted as official documents.

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You can't use a photocopy of your passport for identification; you need the original.
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