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copying

/ˈkɒpiɪŋ/

verb

Meaning

  • To produce an object identical to a given object.

    "Please copy these reports for me."

  • To give or transmit a copy to (a person).

    "Make sure you copy me on that important memo."

  • To place a copy of an object in memory for later use.

    "First copy the files, and then paste them in another directory."

  • To imitate.

    "Don't copy my dance moves."

  • To receive a transmission successfully.

    "Do you copy?"

noun

Meaning

  • An instance of the making of a copy

  • The practice of making one or more copies