The word of the day is facsimile, which means an exact copy of something. It can also refer to a system for transmitting and reproducing graphic material. While "fax" is now more common, facsimile was once the standard term for this technology. The word originates from the Latin phrase "fac simile," meaning "make alike." English has used facsimile to mean an exact copy since the late 1600s. These copies could be handwritten, hand-drawn, or reproductions of artwork. In the 1800s, technology emerged to reproduce printed material using telegraph systems. Modern facsimile transmission uses telephone lines or wireless technology. The resulting copy is now commonly called a fax. The term "reasonable facsimile" is used for a copy that is close but not exact.