copy

[ kop-ee ]

/ ˈkɒp i /

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noun, plural cop·ies, for 1, 2, 8, 10.

an imitation, reproduction, or transcript of an original: a copy of a famous painting.

one of the various examples or specimens of the same book, engraving, or the like.

written matter intended to be reproduced in printed form: The editor sent the copy for the next issue to the printer.

the text of a news story, advertisement, television commercial, etc., as distinguished from related visual material.

the newsworthiness of a person, thing, or event (often preceded by good or bad): The president is always good copy.Compare news (def. 4).

Computers. an exact duplicate of a file, program, etc.: Keep a backup copy of the document.

Genetics. replication (def. 7).

Printing. pictures and artwork prepared for reproduction.

British Informal. (in schools) a composition; a written assignment.

British. a size of drawing or writing paper, 16 × 20 inches (40 × 50 centimeters).

Archaic. something that is to be reproduced; an example or pattern, as of penmanship to be copied by a pupil.

verb (used with object), cop·ied, cop·y·ing.

to make a copy of; transcribe; reproduce: to copy a set of figures from a book.

to receive and understand (a radio message or its sender).

to follow as a pattern or model; imitate.

Computers. to make an exact duplicate of (a file, selected text, etc.) and store in another location or in temporary memory: Can I copy the program to another computer? Copy the selected paragraph to the clipboard.Compare cut (def. 25), paste (def. 13).

verb (used without object), cop·ied, cop·y·ing.

to make a copy or copies.

to undergo copying: It copied poorly.I can't install the program—one file won't copy.

to hear or receive a radio message, as over a CB radio: Do you copy?

Also cocky. Newfoundland. to leap from one ice pan to another across open water.

OTHER WORDS FOR copy

1 duplicate, carbon, facsimile.

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OPPOSITES FOR copy

14 originate.

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Idioms about copy

copy the mail, Citizens Band Radio Slang. mail¹ (def. 11).

Origin of copy

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English copie (from Anglo-French ) from Medieval Latin cōpia “abundance, something copied,” Latin: “wealth, abundance”; see copious; (def. 18) originally a children's game, from the phrase copy the leader

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14. See imitate.

OTHER WORDS FROM copy

pre·cop·y, noun, plural pre·cop·ies, verb (used with object), pre·cop·ied, pre·cop·y·ing.re·cop·y, verb (used with object), re·cop·ied, re·cop·y·ing.un·cop·ied, adjectivewell-cop·ied, adjective

How to use copy in a sentence

As an example of good science-and-society policymaking, the history of fluoride may be more of a cautionary tale.
Anti-Fluoriders Are The OG Anti-Vaxxers|Michael Schulson|July 27, 2016|DAILY BEAST
The speaker conjures up centuries of collective sagacity, aligning oneself with an eternal, inarguable good.
Politicians Only Love Journalists When They're Dead|Luke O’Neil|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST
I think everybody would like to be handsome and good at karate.
‘Archer’ Creator Adam Reed Spills Season 6 Secrets, From Surreal Plotlines to Life Post-ISIS|Marlow Stern|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Petty, shade, and thirst are my favorite human “virtues” and the trifecta of any good series of “stories.”
‘Empire’ Review: Hip-Hop Musical Chairs with an Insane Soap Opera Twist|Judnick Mayard|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST

Finding a smuggler in Ventimiglia is easier than finding good food.
Ghost Ships of the Mediterranean|Barbie Latza Nadeau|January 6, 2015|DAILY BEAST
We resolved to do our best to merit the good opinion which we thus supposed them to entertain of us.
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. CCCXXXIX. January, 1844. Vol. LV.|Various
And with some expressions of mutual good-will and interest, master and man separated.
The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club, v. 2(of 2)|Charles Dickens
She did not need a great cook-book; She knew how much and what it took To make things good and sweet and light.
Boys and Girls Bookshelf; a Practical Plan of Character Building, Volume I (of 17)|Various
The Seven-score and four on the six middle Bells, the treble leading, and the tenor lying behind every change, makes good Musick.
Tintinnalogia, or, the Art of Ringing|Richard Duckworth and Fabian Stedman
Those in whom the impulse is strong and dominant are perhaps those who in later years make the good society actors.
Children's Ways|James Sully

British Dictionary definitions for copy

copy

/ (ˈkɒpɪ) /

noun plural copies

an imitation or reproduction of an original

a single specimen of something that occurs in a multiple edition, such as a book, article, etc

matter to be reproduced in print
written matter or text as distinct from graphic material in books, newspapers, etc

the words used to present a promotional message in an advertisement

journalism informal suitable material for an article or storydisasters are always good copy

archaic a model to be copied, esp an example of penmanship

verb copies, copying or copied

(when tr, often foll by out) to make a copy or reproduction of (an original)

(tr) to imitate as a model

(intr) to imitate unfairly

Word Origin for copy

C14: from Medieval Latin cōpia an imitation, something copied, from Latin: abundance, riches; see copious

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