photostat
pronunciation
How to pronounce photostat in British English:
UK ['fəʊtəstæt]
How to pronounce photostat in American English:
US [ˈfotəˌstæt]
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- Noun:
- a photocopy made on a Photostat machine
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- Verb:
- make a copy by means of a Photostat device
Word Origin
- photostat (n.)
- 1909, a type of copying machine (trademark Commercial Camera Company, Providence, R.I.) whose name became a generic noun and verb (1914) for "photocopy;" from photo- + stat.
Example
- 1. I can operate a facsimile machine and a photostat .
- 2. Photostat copies of documents proving the custodial rights of the parent or legal guardian in respect of the child .
- 3. To prove the copies , abbreviated versions , translations or photostat copies of documents to tally with the originals .
- 4. Make a copy by means of a photostat device .
- 5. Apply for youth card , remember bring along photostat passport .