mimeograph

/ˈmaɪmiəˌɡræf/ /ˈmaɪmiˌɡræf/

Meanings

noun

A machine for making printed copies using typed stencil, eventually superseded by photocopying.

Examples :

"The teacher used the mimeograph to make copies of the spelling test for the class. "

verb

To make mimeograph copies.

Examples :

"The teacher had to mimeograph the worksheet for the class because the photocopier was broken. "

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Related Words

superseded verb

/ˌsupərˈsidɪd/ /ˌsjuːpərˈsidɪd/

To take the place of.

"Those older products have been superseded by our new range."

stencil noun

/ˈstɛnsɪl/ /ˈstɛnsəl/

A thin sheet, either perforated or using some other technique, with which a pattern may be produced upon a surface.

"She used a star-shaped stencil to decorate the birthday cake with powdered sugar. "

teacher noun

/ˈtiːt͡ʃə/ /ˈtit͡ʃɚ/

A person who teaches, especially one employed in a school.

"My daughter's teacher is very kind and helpful. "

because adverb

/bɪˈkɒz/ /biˈkɔz/

For the reason (that).

"I went to the park because the weather was nice. "

worksheet noun

/ˈwɜːrkʃiːt/ /ˈwɜːrkʃiːt/

A sheet of paper or computerized document on which problems are worked out or solved and answers recorded.

"The math worksheet had ten addition problems for the students to complete. "

photocopier noun

/ˈfoʊtoʊˌkɑpiər/ /ˈfoʊɾoʊˌkɑpiər/

A machine which reproduces documents by photographing the original over a glass plate and printing duplicates.

"The teacher used the photocopier to make copies of the important chapter for the students. "

making noun

/ˈmeɪkɪŋ/

The act of forming, causing, or constituting; workmanship; construction.

"The intricate making of the model airplane showcased the student's skill. "

machine noun

/məˈʃin/

A device that directs and controls energy, often in the form of movement or electricity, to produce a certain effect.

"The washing machine uses electricity to spin and agitate the clothes, producing clean laundry. "

printed verb

/pɹɪntɪd/

To produce one or more copies of a text or image on a surface, especially by machine; often used with out or off: print out, print off.

"Print the draft double-spaced so we can mark changes between the lines."

spelling verb

/ˈspɛlɪŋ/

To put under the influence of a spell; to affect by a spell; to bewitch; to fascinate; to charm.

"The magician's words seemed to spell her into a deep sleep. "

photocopying verb

/ˌfoʊtoʊˈkɑpiɪŋ/ /ˌfoʊtoʊˈkɑːpiɪŋ/

To make a copy using a photocopier.

"The office assistant is busy photocopying documents for the meeting. "

eventually adverb

/ɪ.ˈvɛn.tjʊ.li/ /ɪ.ˈvɛn.t͡ʃu.li/

In the end; at some later time, especially after a long time, a series of problems, struggles, delays or setbacks.

"After many frustrating attempts, he eventually finished his school project. "