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1 Etymology 1.1 Noun 1.1.1 Synonyms 1.2 Verb 1.2.1 Synonyms

Etymology

From Latin phrase "fac simile", literally "make like", from fac , make, imperative of facere, make, + simile, neuter of similis like or similar

Noun

facsimile, plural facsimiles

1. A copy or reproduction
2. fax (short for facsimile); a machine for making and sending copies of printed material and images via radio or telephone network

Synonyms

1. autotype
2. fax, facsimile machine

Verb

to facsimile

1. Send via a facsimile machine

Synonyms

1. fax, telefax