copying
n. uncountable A2 Elementary US //ˈkɑpiɪŋ// UK //kˈɒpɪɪŋ// copy·ing
n. the act of making a duplicate of something, like a document or a piece of art. It can also mean behaving in the same way as someone else.
n. the act or process of duplicating information, documents, or creative works; also refers to the imitation of another person's behavior or style.
The teacher caught the student copying from his neighbor's test.
Digital copying of copyrighted music without permission led to significant changes in how the industry operates.
While some view the copying of classical techniques as a lack of original vision, others argue it is a necessary stage in the development of a master painter.
Usage
Often functions as a gerund; when referring to the technical process, it is typically uncountable.