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facsimile vs copy

copy vs facsimile

facsimile and copy both are nouns.

facsimile and copy both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
facsimile Yes No Yes No
copy Yes No Yes No
As nouns, copy is a hypernym of facsimile; that is, copy is a word with a broader meaning than facsimile:
  • facsimile: an exact copy or reproduction
  • copy: a thing made to be similar or identical to another thing
facsimile (noun) copy (noun)
duplicator that transmits the copy by wire or radio a thing made to be similar or identical to another thing
an exact copy or reproduction a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
matter to be printed; exclusive of graphical materials
material suitable for a journalistic account
facsimile (verb) copy (verb)
send something via a facsimile machine reproduce someone's behavior or looks
make a replica of
reproduce or make an exact copy of
copy down as is
Difference between facsimile and copy

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