Definition

A copy of a document or image made using a photocopying machine.

Example

I made a photoduplicate of the important document for my records.

Conversation

I need to make a photoduplicate of this document for my class.

No problem! You can use the copier in the library.

Thanks! I just want to make sure it looks exactly the same as the original.

It should, as long as the machine is working well.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To make a copy of a document or image using a photocopying machine.

Example

I need to photoduplicate this report for the meeting.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Hey, do you know where I can photoduplicate this document quickly?

Sure! There's a copy shop just down the street.

Great! I really need to photoduplicate it before the meeting.

Root Explanation

Photoduplicate → It is formed from "photo-" (from Greek "phōs", meaning light) and "duplicate" (from Latin "duplicare", meaning to double). The word refers to making a double or copy of something using light, typically in photography.

Memory Tip

Think of 'light' ('photo-') being used to 'double' ('duplicate') an image — that's how photoduplicate means to create a copy using light.

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