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A facsimile is defined as an exact copy or reproduction of something.

(noun)

An exact copy that has been made of a check is an example of a facsimile.

The definition of facsimile is something that is an exact copy of something.

(adjective)

When you have an exact copy of a legal document, this is an example of a facsimile copy.

See facsimile in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

(an) exact reproduction or copy
the transmission and reproduction of graphic matter by electrical means, as by radio or wire

Origin: L fac, imper. of facere, do + simile, neut. of similis, similar

adjective

of or having the nature of a facsimile

transitive verb facsimiled, facsimileing

to make a facsimile of

See facsimile in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

An exact copy or reproduction, as of a document.
See fax.

adjective

Of or used to produce exact reproductions, as of documents.
Exactly reproduced; duplicate.

Origin:

Origin: Latin fac simile, make similar

Origin: : fac

Origin: , imperative of facere, to make; see dhē- in Indo-European roots

Origin: + simile

Origin: , neuter of similis, similar; see similar

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