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copies

/ˈkɒpiz/ /ˈkɑpiz/

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

Examples :

"Please bring me the copies of those reports."

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An imitation, sometimes of inferior quality.

Examples :

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

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The text that is to be typeset.

Examples :

"The typesetter received the copies on Monday and began formatting them for the textbook. "

writing language media communication

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A gender-neutral abbreviation for copy boy.

Examples :

""The editor asked the copies to deliver the important documents to all the departments." "

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The output of copywriters, who are employed to write material which encourages consumers to buy goods or services.

Examples :

"The advertising agency reviewed dozens of copies before selecting the one they thought would best sell the new phone. "

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The text of newspaper articles.

Examples :

"Submit all copy to the appropriate editor."

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A school work pad.

Examples :

"Tim got in trouble for forgetting his maths copy."

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A printed edition of a book or magazine.

Examples :

"Have you seen the latest copy of "Newsweek" yet?"

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Writing paper of a particular size, called also bastard.

Examples :

"The lawyer preferred to print the contract on copies because the unusual size fit perfectly in his antique briefcase. "

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That which is to be imitated, transcribed, or reproduced; a pattern, model, or example.

Examples :

"His virtues are an excellent copy for imitation."

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An abundance or plenty of anything.

Examples :

"After the harvest, there were copies of apples and pumpkins in the farmer's market. "

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Copyhold; tenure; lease

Examples :

"The tenant secured his family's livelihood on the farm through inherited copies of the land lease. "

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(genetics) The result of gene or chromosomal duplication.

Examples :

"After the cell division, there were three copies of chromosome 21 in the baby's cells, which caused Down syndrome. "

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To produce an object identical to a given object.

Examples :

"Please copy these reports for me."

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To give or transmit a copy to (a person).

Examples :

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

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

Examples :

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

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Examples :

"The younger brother often copies his older brother's style of dressing. "

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To receive a transmission successfully.

Examples :

"Do you copy?"

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