English Dictionary
◊ COPY
copy
n 1: a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or
school record) [syn: {transcript}]
2: an imitation or reproduction of an original; "she made a
copy of the designer dress"
3: matter to be printed; exclusive of graphical materials [syn:
{written matter}]
4: material suitable for a journalistic account; "catastrophes
make good copy"
v 1: copy down as is
2: produce a copy of; "she copied the famous painting" [syn: {imitate},
{simulate}]
3: strive to equal or match [syn: {emulate}]
4: imitate in behavior or appearance; "She is imitating the
comedian very well!"; "Her little brother apes her
behavior" [syn: {imitate}, {ape}]
5: make a copy of; "copy that drawing"; "re-create a picture by
Rembrandt" [syn: {re-create}]