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facsimile machine

noun

Meaning

An electronic device that scans a document and transmits its image as signals over a telephone line to another device, which then prints a reproduction of the original.

Examples

The office manager used the facsimile machine to send the signed contract to the client immediately.
Because the original document was fragile, we sent a copy via the facsimile machine instead of mailing it.

Synonyms: fax, fax machine, telecopier

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facsimile machine (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: fækˈsɪmɪli məˈʃiːn

Definition

An electronic device that scans a document and transmits its image as signals over a telephone line to another device, which then prints a reproduction of the original.

Examples

The office manager used the facsimile machine to send the signed contract to the client immediately.
Because the original document was fragile, we sent a copy via the facsimile machine instead of mailing it.
I stood by the facsimile machine for ten minutes waiting for the confirmation report to print.

How to Use facsimile machine

send by facsimile machine (prepositional phrase): the method of transmission — "The report was sent by facsimile machine to ensure a hard copy was received."

Synonyms of facsimile machine

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