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facsimile definition

fac·simi·le (fak sim′ə lē)

noun

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

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

adjective

of or having the nature of a facsimile

transitive verb facsimiled -·led, facsimileing -·le·ing

to make a facsimile of

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