facsimile

noun
UK: /fækˈsɪməli/
US: /fækˈsɪməli/

  1. An exact copy or reproduction of something, often a document.

    1. This is a facsimile of the original letter.
    2. The museum displayed a facsimile of the ancient manuscript for visitors to examine.

Synonyms

copy reproduction duplicate replica
facsimile verb

  1. To make an exact copy of something.

    1. Can you facsimile this important document for me?
    2. The artist decided to facsimile the famous painting to sell as a print.
facsimile adjective

  1. Made as an exact copy or reproduction.

    1. This is a facsimile edition of the book.
    2. The store sells facsimile weapons for historical reenactments, resembling real ones.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "facsimile" is /fækˈsɪməli/ in British English and /fækˈsɪməli/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "facsimile": copy, reproduction, duplicate, replica.

Example usage of "facsimile": "This is a facsimile of the original letter.". More examples on the page.