copying
- 01 A2 Elementary
the act of making a second version of a document or file.
the process of duplicating physical or digital material. Often uncountable when referring to the general practice.
Simple“The office has a strict policy about the copying of private documents.”
In context“Digital copying has made the distribution of information instantaneous, though it has also complicated the enforcement of traditional copyright laws.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 B1 Intermediate
using someone else's ideas or work as your own.
the act of imitating or mimicking the creative output or behavior of another, often with negative connotations regarding originality.
Simple“The teacher warned the students that copying from the internet is not allowed.”
In context“The artist was accused of copying her mentor's style so closely that her own creative voice was entirely lost.”
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