The difference between Photocopy and Photostat

When used as nouns, photocopy means a copy made using a photocopier, whereas photostat means a photocopy, especially one made by a .

When used as verbs, photocopy means to make a copy using a photocopier, whereas photostat means to make such a photocopy of.


check bellow for the other definitions of Photocopy and Photostat

  1. Photocopy as a noun:

    A copy made using a photocopier.

  1. Photocopy as a verb:

    To make a copy using a photocopier.

  1. Photostat as a noun (dated):

    A photocopy, especially one made by a .

  2. Photostat as a noun:

    Positive (black on white) or negative (white on black) reproduction of printed matter or artwork made on a photostat machine, which uses photographic paper instead of a transparent negative, and uses a prism to render the paper negative readable instead of reversed.

  1. Photostat as a verb (transitive):

    To make such a photocopy of.

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