copy
- 1) noun, an imitation or reproduction of an original
- 2) noun, a single specimen of something that occurs in a multiple edition, such as a book, article, etc
- 3) noun, a) matter to be reproduced in print b) written matter or text as distinct from graphic material in books, newspapers, etc
- 4) noun, the words used to present a promotional message in an advertisement
- 5) noun, journalism suitable material for an article or story
- 6) noun, a model to be copied, esp an example of penmanship
- 7) verb, to make a copy or reproduction of (an original)
- 8) verb, to imitate as a model
- 9) verb, to imitate unfairly
Etymology
C14: from Medieval Latin cōpia an imitation, something copied, from Latin: abundance, riches; see copious
Collins English Electronic Dictionary - Digital Edition: 2008 © HarperCollins Publishers 2008
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emulate, reproduction, duplicate, photocopy, carbon copy, image, print, fax, representation, fake, replica, imitation, forgery, counterfeit, Xerox (trademark), transcription, likeness, replication, facsimile, photostat (trademark), reproduce, replicate, duplicate, photocopy, transcribe, counterfeit, Xerox (trademark), photostat (trademark), imitate, follow, repeat, mirror, echo, parrot, ape, mimic, simulate