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    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.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'copia', meaning abundance.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    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.

    Related Words

    duplicate
    An exact copy of something.
    facsimile
    An exact copy, especially of written or printed material.
    reproduce
    To make a copy or representation of.

    Slang Meanings

    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.'