Word Meaning

copy definition and meaning

n. An abundance or plenty of anything.
n. An imitation, transcript, or reproduction of an original work; as, a copy of a letter, an engraving, a painting, or a statue.
n. An individual book, or a single set of books containing the works of an author; as, a copy of the Bible; a copy of the works of Addison.
n. That which is to be imitated, transcribed, or reproduced; a pattern, model, or example; as, his virtues are an excellent copy for imitation.
n. Manuscript or printed matter to be set up in type; as, the printers are calling for more copy.
n. A writing paper of a particular size. Same as Bastard. See under Paper.
n. Copyhold; tenure; lease.
n. To make a copy or copies of; to write; print, engrave, or paint after an original; to duplicate; to reproduce; to transcribe; as, to copy a manuscript, inscription, design, painting, etc.; -- often with out, sometimes with off.
n. To imitate; to attempt to resemble, as in manners or course of life.
v. i. To make a copy or copies; to imitate.
v. i. To yield a duplicate or transcript; as, the letter did not copy well.

Crossword clues for copy

- Edition
- Emulate
- Imitate
- Imitate policeman? Why?
- Imitation
- Journal article text
- Matter to be printed
- Replicate