“Xerox” is a brand name that people often use to mean a photocopy or to photocopy something. In everyday English, it usually refers to making a copy of a paper document using a machine.
People may say “Can you Xerox this?” when they mean “Can you copy this paper?” Even though Xerox is a company name, it has become a common word in some places for copying documents, especially in offices and schools.
Meaning & Usage
“Xerox” can mean both the company and the act of making a copy. In daily use, it is often used as a verb for copying papers, but many people now say “copy” or “photocopy” instead.
Examples
“I need to Xerox these pages before the meeting.”
“Please make a Xerox of this form.”
Is “Xerox” still commonly used?
Yes, but mostly as a brand name. For copying documents, many people now use “copy” or “photocopy” in normal conversation.
Does “Xerox” mean the same as photocopy?
In everyday speech, yes, many people use it that way. But strictly speaking, Xerox is a brand name, not the general word for a copy.
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