Copy

/ˈkɒpi/ · noun

Meaning

The result of copying; an identical or nearly identical duplicate of an original..

Definitions by Sense

1. The result of copying; an identical or nearly identical duplicate of an original.
2. An imitation, sometimes of inferior quality.
3. (typography, journalism, publishing) The text (words, content) that is to be typeset or similarly prepared and published.
4. (journalism) A person employed to carry copy and run errands.
5. A schoolwork pad or workbook.
6. A particular instance of a book: a single printed impression or digital file representing it.
7. A particular instance of an issue of a periodical (e.g., magazine, journal, bulletin): a single printed impression or digital file representing that issue; (metonynmically) the issue.
8. (archaic) Writing paper of a particular size: Synonym of bastard.

Example Sentences

Please bring me at least 200 copies of this report. The photocopier is down the hall on the right.

His new book is out. I have a signed copy. He'll send you a copy if you want one. He's giving free copies to his former colleagues who want one. The press run is 3000 copies, and he hopes to sell more press runs after this one.

I already saw their draft. She emailed me a copy yesterday. I can forward it to you so that you have your own copy.

I have not the vanity to think my copy equal to the original.

That handbag is a copy. You can tell because the buckle is different.

This organization doesn't publish any copy that hasn't been edited by a good copy editor.

Tim got in trouble for forgetting his maths copy.

Our town's public library has several copies of the Bible, in each of several editions.

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Related Words

Word Forms

• copies
• coppy
• coppie
• copie
• copying
• copied

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