B1nounwork
US/ˈfoʊ.toʊˌkɑː.pi/
UK/ˈfəʊ.təʊˌkɒp.i/
a paper copy of a document made by a machine
In context
Please make a photocopy of your passport and attach it to the form.
I kept a photocopy of the contract in my desk drawer.
She handed out photocopies of the article to the whole class.
Words that go with photocopy
verb + noun
- make a photocopyCould you make a photocopy of this receipt?
- attach a photocopyAttach a photocopy of the invoice to the claim.
- hand out photocopiesThe teacher handed out photocopies of the text.
noun + preposition
- a photocopy ofSend a photocopy of your ID with the application.
adjective + noun
- color photocopyA color photocopy costs more than a black-and-white one.
noun + noun
- photocopy machineThe photocopy machine is on the second floor.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Could you do a photocopy of this contract?Correct: Could you make a photocopy of this contract?