xeroxed
Xeroxed is the past tense of the verb to Xerox, meaning to make a copy using a xerographic copier. The term originated from the Xerox Corporation brand and has become a common way to describe photocopying in English, especially during the mid- to late 20th century.
Today, xeroxed is considered informal and is often discussed as a genericized trademark. Some style guides
Xerography is the underlying technology behind xeroxing. It uses a photoconductive surface, toner powder, and electrostatic
The technology was devised by Chester Carlson in the 1930s and was commercialized in the United States
In contemporary contexts, xeroxed may refer to copies produced by modern copiers or scanners, though the brand