Definitions

1. noun

An exact copy or reproduction of something, especially a printed or written document or a photograph.

“The museum displayed a facsimile of the ancient manuscript.”

2. noun

A machine that transmits printed or written messages over telephone wires by transmitting a facsimile of the original document.

“The company used a facsimile machine to send contracts to clients.”

3. verb

To create or produce a facsimile of something.

“The artist facsimiled the painting to create a replica.”