'Copy' definitions:

Definition of 'copy'

(from WordNet)
noun
A reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record) [syn: transcript, copy]
noun
A thing made to be similar or identical to another thing; "she made a copy of the designer dress"; "the clone was a copy of its ancestor"
noun
Matter to be printed; exclusive of graphical materials [syn: copy, written matter]
noun
Material suitable for a journalistic account; "catastrophes make good copy"
verb
Copy down as is; "The students were made to copy the alphabet over and over"
verb
Reproduce someone's behavior or looks; "The mime imitated the passers-by"; "Children often copy their parents or older siblings" [syn: imitate, copy, simulate]
verb
Reproduce or make an exact copy of; "replicate the cell"; "copy the genetic information" [syn: replicate, copy]
verb
Make a replica of; "copy that drawing"; "re-create a picture by Rembrandt" [syn: copy, re-create]

Definition of 'Copy'

From: GCIDE
  • Copy \Cop"y\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Copied; p. pr. & vb. n. Copying.] [Cf. F. copir, fr. LL. copiare. See Copy, n.]
  • 1. To make a copy or copies of; to write; print, engrave, or paint after an original; to duplicate; to reproduce; to transcribe; as, to copy a manuscript, inscription, design, painting, etc.; -- often with out, sometimes with off. [1913 Webster]
  • I like the work well; ere it be demanded (As like enough it will), I'd have it copied. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • Let this be copied out, And keep it safe for our remembrance. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To imitate; to attempt to resemble, as in manners or course of life. [1913 Webster]
  • We copy instinctively the voices of our companions, their accents, and their modes of pronunciation. --Stewart. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Copy'

From: GCIDE
  • Copy \Cop"y\ (k[o^]p"[y^]), n.; pl. Copies (-[i^]z). [F. copie, fr. L. copia abundance, number, LL. also, a transcript; co- + the root of opes riches. See Opulent, and cf. Copious.]
  • 1. An abundance or plenty of anything. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
  • She was blessed with no more copy of wit, but to serve his humor thus. --B. Jonson. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. An imitation, transcript, or reproduction of an original work; as, a copy of a letter, an engraving, a painting, or a statue. [1913 Webster]
  • I have not the vanity to think my copy equal to the original. --Denham. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. An individual book, or a single set of books containing the works of an author; as, a copy of the Bible; a copy of the works of Addison. [1913 Webster]
  • 4. That which is to be imitated, transcribed, or reproduced; a pattern, model, or example; as, his virtues are an excellent copy for imitation. [1913 Webster]
  • Let him first learn to write, after a copy, all the letters. --Holder. [1913 Webster]
  • 5. (print.) Manuscript or printed matter to be set up in type; as, the printers are calling for more copy. [1913 Webster]
  • 6. A writing paper of a particular size. Same as Bastard. See under Paper. [1913 Webster]
  • 7. Copyhold; tenure; lease. [Obs.] --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • Copy book, a book in which copies are written or printed for learners to imitate.
  • Examined copies (Law), those which have been compared with the originals.
  • Exemplified copies, those which are attested under seal of a court.
  • Certified copies or Office copies, those which are made or attested by officers having charge of the originals, and authorized to give copies officially. --Abbot.
  • Syn: Imitation; transcript; duplicate; counterfeit. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Copy'

From: GCIDE
  • Copy \Cop"y\, v. i.
  • 1. To make a copy or copies; to imitate. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To yield a duplicate or transcript; as, the letter did not copy well. [1913 Webster]
  • Some . . . never fail, when they copy, to follow the bad as well as the good things. --Dryden. [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'copy'

From: Moby Thesaurus

Words containing 'Copy'