Photostat Machine (Noun)
Meaning
A duplicating machine that makes quick positive or negative copies directly on the surface of prepared paper.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The office clerk used the photostat machine to make multiple copies of the important document.
- She struggled to operate the old photostat machine in the library's copy room.
- Before the advent of modern copiers, the photostat machine was the primary means of duplicating documents.
- The school's administration office relied heavily on the photostat machine to produce handouts for students.
- In the 1960s, the photostat machine was a common sight in offices and universities across the country.