Definition

Noun: A device that electronically scans a document and transmits an exact copy of it to a remote location via telephone lines or radio signals. It is a duplicator that transmits the copy by wire or radio.

Usage

The term "facsimile machine" refers to the physical device used for sending and receiving faxes. It is often used in formal or technical contexts to distinguish the hardware from the process or the document transmitted.

Examples

• Noun:
  • Please send the signed contract using the facsimile machine in the main office.
  • Older facsimile machines used thermal paper to print received documents.
  • The invention of the facsimile machine revolutionized business communication in the late 20th century.

Advanced Usage

• "to operate a facsimile machine": To use or manage the device.
  • All administrative staff are trained to operate the facsimile machine.
• "facsimile machine technology": Refers to the technical systems and principles behind the device.
  • Advances in facsimile machine technology led to faster transmission speeds.

Variants and Related Words

• Fax machine (n): A common synonym and abbreviated form of "facsimile machine." It is used more frequently in everyday language.
  • I'll send it to you via the fax machine.
• Telefax (n): Another technical term for a facsimile machine or the process.
• Facsimile (n): Can refer to the machine, the process of transmission, or the exact copy received.
  • A facsimile of the document is acceptable.

Synonyms

• Fax: (n, v) The abbreviated form, commonly used for both the machine and the process.
• Telecopier: (n) A less common synonym.

Related Phrases

• Send a fax: To transmit a document using a facsimile machine.
  • He needs to send a fax to headquarters.
• Receive a fax: To get a document via a facsimile machine.
  • Did we receive a fax from the client today?

Noun

1. duplicator that transmits the copy by wire or radio