Copying

verb

/ˈkɒpiɪŋ/

Word Frequency: 4.5

Definitions

1.verbTo produce an object identical to a given object.

"Please copy these reports for me."

2.verbTo give or transmit a copy to (a person).

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

3.verbTo place a copy of an object in memory for later use.

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

4.verbTo imitate.

"Don't copy my dance moves."

5.verbTo receive a transmission successfully.

"Do you copy?"

6.nounAn instance of the making of a copy

7.nounThe practice of making one or more copies

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