noun
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
Synonyms
noun
a thing made to be similar or identical to another thing
Examples
- she made a copy of the designer dress
- the clone was a copy of its ancestor
noun
matter to be printed
Synonyms
written matter
Examples
- exclusive of graphical materials
noun
material suitable for a journalistic account
Examples
- catastrophes make good copy
verb
copy down as is
Examples
- The students were made to copy the alphabet over and over
verb
reproduce someone's behavior or looks
Synonyms
Examples
- The mime imitated the passers-by
- Children often copy their parents or older siblings
verb
reproduce or make an exact copy of
Synonyms
Examples
- replicate the cell
- copy the genetic information
verb
make a replica of
Synonyms
re-create
Examples
- copy that drawing
- re-create a picture by Rembrandt