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Word3 copy
WordType (noun)
Phonetic /ˈkɒpi/ /ˈkɑːpi/
Example
  • the thieves replaced the original painting with a copy.
  • a copy of a letter/report/document
  • a copy of a gene
  • to have/get/obtain/receive a copy of something
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copy

(noun)/ˈkɒpi/ /ˈkɑːpi/
  1. a thing that is made to be the same as something else, especially a document or a work of art
    • SEE ALSO carbon copy
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/carbon-copy
    • The thieves replaced the original painting with a copy.
    • a copy of a letter/report/document
    • a copy of a gene
    • to have/get/obtain/receive a copy of something
    • He made careful copies of all the documents he found in the library.

    Extra Examples

    • I will send you a copy of the report.
    • Copies of the article were circulated to members of the committee.
    • Even with the new legislation pirate copies will circulate.
    • I attach a copy of the report.
    • I don't keep copies of my own letters.
    • It must be certified as a true copy of the original document.
    • It was not the original painting, but a crude copy.
    • Please find enclosed a copy of the draft document.
    • Remember to keep copies of all your correspondence.
    • Take a photocopy of the master copy.
    • The candidate must submit two bound copies of his or her thesis.
    • pirated copies of the latest movie releases
  2. a single example of a book, newspaper, etc. of which many have been made
    • The book sold 20 000 copies within two weeks.
    • to have/get/obtain/buy/order a copy
    • There are a limited number of copies still available.
    • a copy of a book
    • a copy of ‘The Times’
    • a free copy of the software

    Extra Examples

    • Author Bob Woodhouse will be signing copies of his new book.
    • Charles I's personal copy of the psalter
    • my battered copy of Shakespeare's plays
    • my own copy of ‘Beowulf’
    • Free copies of the leaflet are available from the Department of the Environment.
  3. written material that is to be published in a newspaper, magazine, etc.; news or information that can be used in a newspaper article or advertisement
    • SEE ALSO knocking copy
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/knocking-copy
    • The subeditors prepare the reporters' copy for the paper and write the headlines.
    • This will make great copy for the advertisement.
    • Copy date for the next issue is 1 May.
  4. a copy of a document, etc. made by a machine that photographs and then prints
    • Could I have ten copies of this page, please?

    Extra Examples

    • The copier had been set for multiple copies.
    • I ran off a couple of copies of the letter.
  5. a book used by students for writing exercises, etc. in
  6. Word Origin

    • Middle English (denoting a transcript or copy of a document): from Old French copie (noun), copier (verb), from Latin copia ‘abundance’ (in medieval Latin ‘transcript’, from such phrases as copiam describendi facere ‘give permission to transcribe’).
Copyright This card's content is collected from the following dictionaries: Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

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