copy

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Pronunciation
/ˈkɒpi/
/ˈkɑpi/
Noun
13 definition(s)
1 Definition

The result of copying; an identical duplicate of an original.

Example Sentences
  • Please bring me the copies of those reports.
2 Definition

An imitation, sometimes of inferior quality.

Example Sentences
  • That handbag is a copy. You can tell because the buckle is different.
3 Definition

The text that is to be typeset.

4 Definition

A gender-neutral abbreviation for copy boy.

5 Definition

The output of copywriters, who are employed to write material which encourages consumers to buy goods or services.

6 Definition

The text of newspaper articles.

Example Sentences
  • Submit all copy to the appropriate editor.
7 Definition

A school work pad.

Example Sentences
  • Tim got in trouble for forgetting his maths copy.
8 Definition

A printed edition of a book or magazine.

Example Sentences
  • Have you seen the latest copy of "Newsweek" yet?
9 Definition

Writing paper of a particular size, called also bastard.

10 Definition

That which is to be imitated, transcribed, or reproduced; a pattern, model, or example.

Example Sentences
  • His virtues are an excellent copy for imitation.
11 Definition

An abundance or plenty of anything.

12 Definition

Copyhold; tenure; lease

13 Definition

(genetics) The result of gene or chromosomal duplication.

Verb
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

To produce an object identical to a given object.

Example Sentences
  • Please copy these reports for me.
2 Definition

To give or transmit a copy to (a person).

Example Sentences
  • Make sure you copy me on that important memo.
3 Definition

To place a copy of an object in memory for later use.

Example Sentences
  • First copy the files, and then paste them in another directory.
4 Definition

To imitate.

Example Sentences
  • Don't copy my dance moves.
5 Definition

To receive a transmission successfully.

Example Sentences
  • Do you copy?