copy
6 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural
copies
plural
copies
Britannica Dictionary definition of COPY
1
[count]
:
something that is or looks exactly or almost exactly like something else
:
a version of something that is identical or almost identical to the original
— often + of
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see also carbon copy, hard copy
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The paintings at the museum are originals, not copies. [=reproductions]
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Can you make me a copy of the letter/receipt?
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Be sure to make backup copies of any important files.
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I need 10 copies [=photocopies] of this page.
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It is a cheap copy [=imitation, knockoff] of a designer dress.
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It's an exact copy [=replica, reproduction] of a medieval sword.
2
[count]
:
one of the many books, magazines, albums, DVDs, etc., that are exactly the same and are produced to be sold or given to the public
— often + of
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The novel/album has sold more than a million copies.
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Here's a free copy of our catalog/brochure.
3
[noncount]
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written information that is to be published in a newspaper, magazine, etc.
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She got a job writing advertising copy.
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All copy must be submitted by 5 p.m.
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Political scandals make good copy. [=interesting news stories]
2
copy
/ˈkɑːpi/
verb
copies;
copied;
copying
2
copy
/ˈkɑːpi/
verb
copies;
copied;
copying
Britannica Dictionary definition of COPY
1
:
to make a version of (something) that is exactly or almost exactly like the original
:
to make a copy or duplicate of (something)
[+ object]
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She copied the design on a piece of paper.
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Copy the file to your hard drive.
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Would you copy [=photocopy] these pages for me?
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The program allows you to copy and paste text. [=to copy text and insert it somewhere else in the document]
[no object]
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The page did not copy [=photocopy] well.
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The bills are designed to prevent copying by counterfeiters.
2
a
:
to write (something) down exactly as it appears somewhere else
[+ object]
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We caught him copying the answers out of the book.
[no object]
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We caught him copying out of the book.
b
[+ object]
:
to use (someone else's words or ideas) as your own
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The speech was copied word for word.
3
[+ object]
a
:
to do the same thing as (someone)
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She's always copying [=imitating] her older sister.
b
:
to make or do something the same way as (something else)
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His music was copied widely.
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Their competitors soon copied the idea.
copy down/out
[phrasal verb]
copy (something) down/out
or
copy down/out (something)
:
to write down (words that you are hearing or reading)
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Are you copying all of this down?
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I copied out the equations on a piece of paper.
