photoduplication, n. U.S.
(ˌfəʊtəʊdjuːplɪˈkeɪʃən)
[f. photo- 2 + duplication n.]
The reproduction of documentary material by any of a number of photographic processes; = photocopying vbl. n. (s.v. photocopy v.). Freq. attrib.
| 1919 W. W. Bishop Library & Post-school Educ. 8/2 In fact practically everything is available by means of photoduplication—only the process costs a good bit. 1938 Jrnl. Documentary Reproduction I. 53 The Library of Congress is proceeding with plans for the installation of a complete and up-to-date photo-duplication service, including a microphotographic laboratory. 1940 Ann. Rep. Librarian of Congress 192 The Service was able..to satisfy the demands for all types of photoduplication. 1978 Grants Mag. Mar. 48/2 Consider also any expenses for statistical analyses, preparation and publication of reports, photoduplication, and computer services. 1987 Times Lit. Suppl. 14 Aug. 877/1 The bag-check tally, the main-door tally, the photoduplication tally,..and the two tallies I will need to enter and exit the new wing. |