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Meaning of copy

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

copy

Pronunciation:/ˈkɒpi//ˈkɑpi/

noun

Definitions

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

    Example: Please bring me the copies of those reports.

  2. An imitation, sometimes of inferior quality.

    Example: That handbag is a copy. You can tell because the buckle is different.

  3. The text that is to be typeset.

  4. A gender-neutral abbreviation for copy boy.

verb

Definitions

  1. To produce an object identical to a given object.

    Example: Please copy these reports for me.

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

    Example: Make sure you copy me on that important memo.

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

    Example: First copy the files, and then paste them in another directory.

  4. To imitate.

    Example: Don't copy my dance moves.