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Definition
To photocopy or xerox a document.
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How it's used
Commonly used in both office settings and print shops, this term functions as a standard verb for duplicating paper documents. While it refers specifically to the act of photocopying, it is often used interchangeably with the broader concept of printing in casual speech.
Examples
Please help me photocopy this contract.
How many copies of the document did you make?
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