photoduplicationn.
/ˌfəʊtə(ʊ)ˌdjuːplᵻˈkeɪʃn/, /ˌfəʊtə(ʊ)ˌdʒuːplᵻˈkeɪʃn/, U.S. /ˈˌfoʊdəˌd(j)upləˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ North American.
The reproduction of documentary material by any of a number of photographic processes; = photocopying n. b.
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the world > relative properties > relationship > imitation > [noun] > action of repeating in a copy or making a copy > photocopying
photoduplication1919
the world > relative properties > relationship > imitation > [adjective] > reproducing or repeating in a copy > photocopying
photoduplication1919
photoduplicating1922
1919 W. W. Bishop Libr. & Post-school Educ. 8/2 In fact practically everything is available by means of photoduplication—only the process costs a good bit.
1938 Jrnl. Documentary Reproduction 1 53 The Library of Congress is proceeding with plans for the installation of a complete and up-to-date photo-duplication service, including a microphotographic laboratory.
1978 Grants Mag. Mar. 48/2 Consider also any expenses for statistical analyses, preparation and publication of reports, photoduplication, and computer services.
2000 Feminist Coll. (Nexis) 31 July 19 The Library deliberately mounted those [pictures] that are most frequently requested for photoduplication.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2006; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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