Xeroxed Meaning in English
word · lemma: xerox
Definition
Copied a document or page using a photocopying machine, especially with a Xerox brand. The word is often used informally to mean any photocopying, not just with the Xerox brand.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and somewhat outdated in American and British English. 'Xeroxed' started as a brand name but became a generic verb. Technically means to copy using a Xerox machine, but is used more generally. Alternatives: 'copied', 'photocopied'. Rare in formal writing; more common in speech or casual contexts.
Example Sentences
I xeroxed my homework before turning it in.
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She xeroxed the document for all her colleagues.
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He xeroxed the test answers by mistake.
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All the handouts have already been xeroxed, so just take one.
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Can you get this report xeroxed before the meeting starts?
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We just xeroxed our passports at the front desk for safety.
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