facsimile

[ fak-sim-uh-lee ]

noun

1. an exact copy, as of a book, painting, or manuscript.

   Synonyms: duplicate, likeness, replica

2. Also called fax. Telecommunications.
   1. a method or device for transmitting documents, drawings, photographs, or the like, by means of radio or telephone for exact reproduction elsewhere.
   2. an image transmitted by such a method.
3. dropout ( def 5 ).

verb (used with object)

, fac·sim·i·led, fac·sim·i·le·ing.

1. to reproduce in facsimile; make a facsimile of.

   Synonyms: duplicate

adjective

1. Also Telecommunications.
   1. (of an image) copied by means of facsimile:

      facsimile mail.

   2. (of a method or device) used to produce a facsimile:

      facsimile transmission.

facsimile

/ fækˈsɪmɪlɪ /

noun

1. 1. an exact copy or reproduction
   2. ( as modifier )

      a facsimile publication

2. an image produced by facsimile transmission

verb

1. tr to make an exact copy of

Word History and Origins

Origin of facsimile¹

1655–65; earlier fac simile make the like, equivalent to Latin fac (imperative of facere ) + simile, noun use of neuter of similis like; simile

Word History and Origins

Origin of facsimile¹

C17: from Latin fac simile! make something like it!, from facere to make + similis similar, like

Example Sentences

But ultimately it’s a facsimile: a new stadium hiding in throwback clothing.

From Los Angeles Times

The venue forbids phones, so it was a joy to see a crowd focused on the stage without hundreds of little screens recording poor facsimiles of the live event.

From Los Angeles Times

Masters returned to, if not top form, then a vigorous facsimile of same, or — even better — something wholly new.

From Los Angeles Times

And why should they let Johansson own her own voice when they can make so much money with a facsimile that sounds as good as the original?

From Seattle Times

Any facsimile could never come close to the real thing, in all of its beauty and horror.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• carbon copy
• likeness
• photocopy
• replica