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Jacob82 Posted 18 years ago
Grammar
"Xerox" as for "Copy"
Hi,
When I write with Word “Do you want me to Xerox this document?” it naturally accepts “Xerox” as for “Copy” with no problem, however, in the office I use different English grammar software that colors the word “Xerox” as an error…
Why is the difference? Is it grammatically correct to use “Xerox” for “Copy”?
Thanks,
Jacob.
When I write with Word “Do you want me to Xerox this document?” it naturally accepts “Xerox” as for “Copy” with no problem, however, in the office I use different English grammar software that colors the word “Xerox” as an error…
Why is the difference? Is it grammatically correct to use “Xerox” for “Copy”?
Thanks,
Jacob.
Top answer
It is grammatically correct, but some consider it inappropriate for more formal English. It is a trademark once used as a common noun/verb when the brand was the only copier available.
- It is grammatically correct, but some consider it inappropriate for more formal English.
- It is a trademark once used as a common noun/verb when the brand was the only copier available.
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It is grammatically correct, but some consider it inappropriate for more formal English. It is a trademark once used as a common noun/verb when the brand was the only copier available.
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It is grammatically correct, but some consider it inappropriate for more formal English. It is a trademark once used as a common noun/verb when the brand was the only copier available.
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You will find that the lawyers from Xerox are still attempting to aggressively protect this trademark, and if they ever saw a use like "I'll send you a Xerox of the contract" or "Go Xerox that for me," they would actually send you a letter telling you to stop.
It falls into the same category as "Kleenex" for tissue, or "Hoover" for vaccuum cleaner, or "Band-Aid" for bandage. Over time, so
It falls into the same category as "Kleenex" for tissue, or "Hoover" for vaccuum cleaner, or "Band-Aid" for bandage. Over time, so
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