Copy

/ˈkɒpi/

Meaning & Definition

noun

An instance of a written, typed, or printed work.

She handed me a copy of the report for my review.

A reproduction of an original item.

I bought a copy of the painting at the art auction.

Text intended for publication or broadcasting.

The journalist submitted the copy for the upcoming edition of the magazine.

verb

To make a duplicate of something.

Please copy the files onto a flash drive.

To imitate or reproduce someone's work or ideas.

The student was accused of trying to copy the answers from his classmate.

From Latin 'copia', meaning abundance.

copy that

An acknowledgment or confirmation of understanding.

copycat

A person who closely imitates the actions or behavior of another.

in copy

Refers to text that is to be printed or published.

duplicate

An exact copy of something.

facsimile

An exact copy, especially of written or printed material.

reproduce

To make a copy or representation of.

Copying someone's homework or work.

He always copies my homework; it's so annoying!

To confirm or acknowledge a message.

When I said to meet at 7, he just said, 'Copy.'