copies
noun
- 1
The result of copying; an identical duplicate of an original.
“Please bring me the copies of those reports.”
- 2
An imitation, sometimes of inferior quality.
“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.
- 5
The output of copywriters, who are employed to write material which encourages consumers to buy goods or services.
- 6
The text of newspaper articles.
“Submit all copy to the appropriate editor.”
- 7
A school work pad.
“Tim got in trouble for forgetting his maths copy.”
- 8
A printed edition of a book or magazine.
“Have you seen the latest copy of "Newsweek" yet?”
- 9
Writing paper of a particular size, called also bastard.
- 10
That which is to be imitated, transcribed, or reproduced; a pattern, model, or example.
“His virtues are an excellent copy for imitation.”
- 11
An abundance or plenty of anything.
- 12
Copyhold; tenure; lease
- 13
(genetics) The result of gene or chromosomal duplication.
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verb
- 1
To produce an object identical to a given object.
“Please copy these reports for me.”
- 2
To give or transmit a copy to (a person).
“Make sure you copy me on that important memo.”
- 3
To place a copy of an object in memory for later use.
“First copy the files, and then paste them in another directory.”
- 4
To imitate.
“Don't copy my dance moves.”
- 5
To receive a transmission successfully.
“Do you copy?”
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