copy meaning and definition

COPY noun

Definition of copy (noun)

1. a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
   • synonyms: transcript
2. 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"
3. matter to be printed; exclusive of graphical materials
   • synonyms: written matter
4. material suitable for a journalistic account
   • "catastrophes make good copy"

COPY verb

Definition of copy (verb)

1. copy down as is
   • "The students were made to copy the alphabet over and over"
2. reproduce someone's behavior or looks
   • "The mime imitated the passers-by"; "Children often copy their parents or older siblings"
   • synonyms: imitate, simulate
3. reproduce or make an exact copy of
   • "replicate the cell"; "copy the genetic information"
   • synonyms: replicate
4. make a replica of
   • "copy that drawing"; "re-create a picture by Rembrandt"
   • synonyms: re-create