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copy
('k/A/p/i/ )

noun (n)

  • a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)(noun.communication)
    Synonym:
    transcript
    source: wordnet30
  • a thing made to be similar or identical to another thing(noun.artifact)
    Example:
    She made a copy of the designer dress.
    The clone was a copy of its ancestor.
    source: wordnet30
  • matter to be printed; exclusive of graphical materials(noun.communication)
    Synonym:
    written matter
    source: wordnet30
  • material suitable for a journalistic account(noun.communication)
    Example:
    Catastrophes make good copy.
    source: wordnet30
  • An abundance or plenty of anything.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • copy down as is(verb.creation)
    Example:
    The students were made to copy the alphabet over and over.
    source: wordnet30
  • reproduce someone's behavior or looks(verb.creation)
    Example:
    Children often copy their parents or older siblings.
    Synonym:
    imitate, simulate
    source: wordnet30
  • reproduce or make an exact copy of(verb.creation)
    Example:
    Copy the genetic information.
    Synonym:
    replicate
    source: wordnet30
  • make a replica of(verb.creation)
    Example:
    Copy that drawing.
    Synonym:
    re-create
    source: wordnet30
  • To make a copy or copies of; to write; print, engrave, or paint after an original; to duplicate; to reproduce; to transcribe; as, to copy a manuscript, inscription, design, painting, etc.; -- often with out, sometimes with off.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To make a copy or copies; to imitate.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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