reprography

noun

re·​prog·​ra·​phy ri-ˈprä-grə-fē How to pronounce reprography (audio)
: facsimile reproduction (as by photocopying) of graphic matter
reprographer
ri-ˈprä-grə-fər How to pronounce reprography (audio)
noun
reprographic
ˌrē-prə-ˈgra-fik How to pronounce reprography (audio)
ˌre-
adjective
reprographics
ˌrē-prə-ˈgra-fiks How to pronounce reprography (audio)
ˌre-
plural noun

Word History

Etymology

reproduction + -graphy

First Known Use

1956, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of reprography was in 1956

Rhymes for reprography

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“Reprography.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reprography. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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