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xerographically

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /zɛrəˈɡræfɪkli/

KK: /zɛrəˈɡræfɪkli/

adverb
Definition

In a way that relates to xerography, which is a process for copying documents using electrostatic charges.


Example

The documents were reproduced xerographically to ensure high-quality copies.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever printed your documents xerographically?
Sloth B
No, I usually just use regular printing methods.
Sloth A
I find that xerographically printed documents look sharper and last longer.
Sloth B
That sounds interesting! I might give it a try next time.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
photocopying
Antonyms
Root Explanation

Xerographically → It is formed from "xero-" (from Greek "xeros", meaning dry) and "graphy" (from Greek "graphia", meaning writing or representation). The word refers to a method of writing or reproducing images using dry processes, such as in xerography.

Memory Tip

Think of 'dry' ('xero-') and 'writing' ('graphy') to remember that xerographically relates to a dry method of reproduction or writing.

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