copier

/'kɔpiə/

Thân thiện

A teacher uses the copier to make copies of a worksheet.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A machine that makes copies of documents: A "copier" is a device that reproduces typed, written, or drawn material onto paper, typically using a process like xerography.

Usage

• A "copier" is a common office machine. You use it to duplicate pages from a book, a report, or a handwritten note.
• The word is often used interchangeably with "photocopier."

Examples

• Noun:
  • Please make ten copies of this report on the office copier.
  • The old copier is broken, so we need to call a technician.
  • Modern copiers can also scan documents and send them via email.

Advanced Usage

• "To be a mere copier": This figurative use describes a person who imitates or replicates the work of others without originality.
  • The artist was accused of being a mere copier of classical styles.

Variants and Related Words

• Photocopier (n): A more specific term for a copier that uses light and electrostatic charges to make copies.
  • The photocopier in the library is very fast.
• Copy (v/n): The action performed by a copier (verb) or the resulting duplicate (noun).
  • Can you copy this for me? (v)
  • I need a copy of my passport. (n)
• Duplicator (n): A more general term for any machine that makes copies.

Synonyms

• Photocopier: A machine that makes photographic copies of documents.
• Duplicator: A device for making multiple copies.

Related Phrases

• Copier paper: The specific type of paper designed for use in a photocopier.
  • We need to order more copier paper.
• Copier toner: The powdered ink used in laser copiers and printers.
  • The copier is out of toner.

Học thuật

Noun

1. apparatus that makes copies of typed, written or drawn material

Từ đồng nghĩa

• duplicator