copying Meaning, Definition & Usage

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

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