What does XEROX mean?

**Xerox** 1. **Parts of Speech:** Noun, Verb 2. **Definitions:** * Noun: a brand name for a photocopying machine or a copy made by such a machine. * Verb: to make a photocopy using a Xerox machine or similar device. 3. **Pronunciations:** US: /ˈzɪrɑks/, UK: /ˈzɪərɒks/ 4. **Origin and Usage:** * Xerox is a brand name that was coined in 1959 by the Haloid Company (now Xerox Corporation) for their photocopying machine. The term "Xerox" has since been used generically to refer to any photocopying machine or copy made by such a machine. * The verb form "xerox" is commonly used to mean "to make a photocopy," although some people consider it to be a trademark misuse. 5. **Synonyms:** copy, replicate, duplicate 6. **Related Words:** copay, proxy, epoxy, annex, annex 7. **Example Sentences:** * Noun: She made a Xerox of the report and distributed it to the team. * Verb: He asked his assistant to xerox the document and send it to him by email.