Meaning of the word photostat in English

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photostat

US /ˈfoʊ.t̬oʊ.stæt/
UK /ˈfəʊ.tə.stæt/

Noun

a photographic copy of a document, drawing, or other graphic material, made on special paper

Example:
She made a photostat of the old map.
The lawyer requested a photostat of the contract.

Verb

to make a photographic copy of (a document, drawing, or other graphic material)

Example:
He needed to photostat the blueprints before the meeting.
Can you photostat these documents for me?