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make a photocopy vs make a photocopy of

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Make a photocopy' is more commonly used in informal situations, while 'make a photocopy of' is used when specifying the item to be copied. They are both acceptable and convey the same meaning.

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make a photocopy

This phrase is correct and commonly used in informal contexts.

This phrase is used when referring to the action of creating a copy of a document or image.

Examples:

Can you make a photocopy of this report for me?
I need to make a photocopy of my passport.
She asked me to make a photocopy of the contract.
He always forgets to make a photocopy of important documents.
The secretary will make a photocopy of the file.

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We need to make a photocopy of the passport.
We need to make a photocopy of the passport.
Pam, I can now admit in front of friends and family that I do know how to make a photocopy.
What in the world induced you to make a photocopy of an obscure record and hold it for four years?
Make a photocopy of them for work.
I will make a photocopy.
Why do not you just make a photocopy.
Do you make photocopies? I need ten of them.
I know. I had to stay and... make photocopies of the new budget for the whole staff because the district won't let us pay secretaries' overtime.
Did you have to make her photocopy all the files?
Showed up the first day ready to make coffee and photocopies, but was paired with this righteous, deeply inspired attorney named Jeff Purcell, who thrust me onto the front lines from the very first day.
Reproduction of documentation Visitors can obtain photocopies of documentation by completing a form indicating the reference (s), page number (s) and, if applicable, the number of the microfilm reel. ECB staff will then make the photocopies.
I have a photocopy of this document here and I will be happy to make it available to Mr Gahler.
We'll make you a photocopy.
Here's a photocopy of both prints.
It's a photocopy, but I have seen the original.
It takes a photocopy of your brain.
You see, a photocopy is a replica...
It is a photocopy, Mr President.
We need a photocopy of your wedding certificate and your criminal record.

Alternatives:

copy a document
reproduce the image
duplicate the report
print a copy
replicate the page

make a photocopy of

This phrase is correct and used when specifying the item to be copied.

This phrase is used when you want to be specific about what is being copied.

Examples:

Please make a photocopy of this article.
I will make a photocopy of the map for you.
She asked me to make a photocopy of the painting.
He needs to make a photocopy of the contract.
The teacher requested a photocopy of the textbook.

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We need to make a photocopy of the passport.
We need to make a photocopy of the passport.
What in the world induced you to make a photocopy of an obscure record and hold it for four years?
Make a photocopy of them for work.
Pam, I can now admit in front of friends and family that I do know how to make a photocopy.
I know. I had to stay and... make photocopies of the new budget for the whole staff because the district won't let us pay secretaries' overtime.
Do you make photocopies? I need ten of them.
Reproduction of documentation Visitors can obtain photocopies of documentation by completing a form indicating the reference (s), page number (s) and, if applicable, the number of the microfilm reel. ECB staff will then make the photocopies.
I have a photocopy of this document here and I will be happy to make it available to Mr Gahler.
Did you have to make her photocopy all the files?
Here's a photocopy of both prints.
It takes a photocopy of your brain.
We need a photocopy of your wedding certificate and your criminal record.
It's a photocopy of something I found in his pocket.
Showed up the first day ready to make coffee and photocopies, but was paired with this righteous, deeply inspired attorney named Jeff Purcell, who thrust me onto the front lines from the very first day.
Instead of the transit advice note a photocopy of copy 4 of the SAD or a photocopy of the copy of the TAD/TSAD may be presented and retained by the customs office of transit.
With a photocopy of shipping schelules.
Haley, you asked me to bring a photocopy of my driver's license.
An application for export has to be lodged with the prohibited firearms department, attaching a photocopy of the acquirer's identity document.
This is a photocopy of Hazel Cole's Statement dated December 27th.

Alternatives:

make a copy of
reproduce the document
duplicate the image
print a duplicate
replicate the report

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