Definition Synonyms
Definition of copied - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
duplicationduplicated from an original
- The copied document was identical to the original.
- The copied files were stored on the server.
- She handed out copied notes to the class.
Origin of copied
Old French, copier (to copy)
Terms with copied included in their meaning
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original
not counterfeit or copied
not a copy
not copied or made from something else
technology
insert copied content into a new location
identical copy
copied exactly from an original
replication
copied exactly from an original
self-made
created or made by oneself, not copied
counterfeit
illegally copied or reproduced
illegal copy
illegally copied or reproduced without permission
school
work that has been copied from someone else
duplication
copied exactly from an original
copied
made a copy or duplicate of something
copied result
copy produced by following original outlines
technology
folder on a computer chosen to receive copied saved or downloaded files
imitation
copied exactly from another
technology
destination directory where files are saved, copied, or moved
technology
data copied from a CD or DVD
imitation
not original or copied from another source
prototype
original model from which others are copied
plagiarism
put together using copied material
model
person or thing to be copied or imitated
open usage
software that can be used, copied, studied, modified, and redistributed without restriction
replication
copied or reproduced from something else
records
official file kept as the source for all copied versions
copyright
copied or imitated without permission
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- French:copié, ...
- German:kopiert, ...
- Italian:copiato, ...
- Spanish:duplicado, ...
- Portuguese:copiado, ...
- Chinese:复制的, ...
- Japanese:コピーされた, ...
- Arabic:مستنسَخ, ...
- Hebrew:מֻעְתָּק, ...
- Russian:дублированный, ...
- Ukrainian:скопійований, ...
- Hindi:प्रतिलिपित, ...
Definition of copy - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
duplicateidentical duplicate of an original item
- She made a copy of the contract.
2.
artimitation sometimes of inferior quality
- The painting was just a copy.
3.
advertisingTECH. US the text used in advertisementsTECH. US
- The copy was catchy and persuasive.
4.
editionsingle specimen of a book or magazine
- I bought a copy of the latest issue.
5.
journalismTECH. written material ready for publicationTECH.
- The editor reviewed the copy before printing.
6.
biologyTECH. the result of gene or chromosomal duplicationTECH.
- The mutation led to an extra copy of the gene.
Verb
1.
duplicatetr. make an identical object or documenttr.
- She copied the document for her records.
2.
mimictr. imitate someone's actions or styletr.
- She copied her sister's dance moves.
3.
communicationtr./intr. TECH. US receive a radio transmission successfullytr./intr. TECH. US
- I copy you loud and clear.
Images of copy
identical duplicate of an original item 
single specimen of a book or magazine
Expressions with copy
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person or thing very similar to another
She is a carbon copy of her mother.
record information from another source
He copied down the phone number from the advertisement.
reproduce text exactly from a source
She had to copy out the entire paragraph for her notes.
replicate someone's work without permission
He tried to copy off his friend's test answers.
indicates comprehension of instructions or information
Manager: Copy that, I'll start the project today.
be interesting or suitable for writing articles or stories
Scandals often make good copy for newspapers.
imitated product made in China
He bought a Chinese copy watch online.
machine that makes paper copies of documents
The office bought a new copy machine.
room designated for copy machines in offices or schools
She went to the copy room to print the reports.
place where you can make copies of documents
I went to the copy shop to print my resume.
preliminary version of a written work
She reviewed the draft copy before the final submission.
duplicate that is high quality or matches the original well
This is a good copy of the original painting.
printed version of digital documents
She printed a hard copy of the report for the meeting..
create a new version without mistakes or marks
Please make a clean copy of your essay before submitting.
printed version of a document that you can hold in your hands
Please bring a paper copy of your report to the meeting.
book or document with a person's handwritten name
I bought a signed copy of her latest novel.
written words of an advertisement used to promote a product or service
She rewrote the ad copy to make the offer sound more exciting.
document version without any editing marks
Please submit the clean copy for final review.
reproducing content from one place to another
He was caught copy-and-pasting information from the internet.
previous issue of a publication
I found the back copy of the magazine in the library.
book or material given for review before buying
The teacher received an inspection copy of the new textbook.
document copy officially confirmed by an authorized person as matching the original
The university required a certified true copy of her birth certificate.
original document or recording from which copies are made
The studio carefully stored the master copy of the film..
copy of a document kept in an office
The office copy of the contract is stored in the filing cabinet.
Origin of copy
Latin, copia (abundance)
Examples of copy in a sentence
The library has a copy of the rare book. The sculpture was merely a copy. He bought a copy of the famous artwork. The copy for the new campaign was brilliant. He wrote the copy for the magazine ad. She lent me a copy of her favorite novel.
Every student received a copy of the textbook. She submitted her copy to the magazine. The journalist's copy was full of vivid details. Scientists discovered a copy of the chromosome in the sample. The genetic disorder was caused by an extra copy of a chromosome. He copied the files onto a USB drive. The artist copied the painting with great precision. He copied the artist's unique painting style. The student copied the teacher's handwriting perfectly. Do you copy my last message? We need to ensure all units copy the instructions.
View all translations of copy
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- French:copie, copier, ...
- German:Kopie, kopieren, ...
- Italian:copia, copiare, ...
- Spanish:copia, copiar, ...
- Portuguese:cópia, copiar, ...
- Chinese:副本, 复制, ...
- Japanese:コピー, コピーする, ...
- Arabic:نُسْخَة, نَسَخَ, ...
- Hebrew:עוֹתֶק, לְהַעְתִּיק, ...
- Russian:копия, копировать, ...
- Ukrainian:копія, копіювати, ...
- Hindi:प्रतिलिपि, प्रतिलिपि बनाना, ...
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