facsimile

/fak-ˈsi-mə-lē/

from the Latin phrase fac simile "make alike," from fac, singular imperative of facere "to make, do, perform" + simile, neuter of similis "like, similar"

noun

  1. an exact copy

  2. a system of transmitting and reproducing graphic matter (such as printing or still pictures) by means of signals sent over telephone lines

A facsimile of the world's first computer was exhibited at the museum.

reproduction duplicate copy facsimile replica mean a thing made to closely resemble another. reproduction implies an exact or close imitation of an existing thing. duplicate implies a double or counterpart exactly corresponding to another thing.

noun

  1. a copy that is not exact but is fairly close —sometimes used in a joking way

The house is a reasonable facsimile of his original home.