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copying

UK
/ˈkɒpiɪŋ/
US
/ˈkɑːpiɪŋ/
copying down

Translations

copyingnoun
copyings
pl
The copying of the document was done quickly to ensure everyone had a copy for the meeting.
La copie du document a été faite rapidement afin que chacun ait un exemplaire pour la réunion.
Additional translations
reproductionSurtout pour l’idée de duplication fidèle ou de reproduction d’un travail.
Synonyms
transcription
replication
duplication
reproduction
imitation
facsimile
clone
copyinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈkɒpiɪŋ/
US
/ˈkɑpiɪŋ/
Used attributively to denote something that performs or involves the act of making copies.
copiantEmploi surtout descriptif; forme peu fréquente en français courant.
A copying machine is available in the library.
Une machine copiante est disponible à la bibliothèque.
copyverb

copying

Gerund

copied
Past Simple
copied
Past Participle
copying
Gerund
UK
/ˈkɒpi/
US
/ˈkɑːpi/
She copied the document to ensure she had a backup.
Elle a copié le document pour être sûre d'avoir une sauvegarde.
The child copied his older brother's mannerisms.
L'enfant imitait les manières de son grand frère.
Additional translations
copierInformatique.
recevoirRadiocommunications ; sens d'accusé de réception.
Synonyms
duplicate
reproduce
imitate
transcribe
clone
facsimile
replicate
echo
Antonyms
destroy
erase
delete

Definitions

copyingnoun
The act of making a duplicate or reproduction of something.
The copying of the document was done quickly to ensure everyone had a copy for the meeting.
The process of imitating or reproducing someone else's work or behavior.
Copying from another student's test is considered cheating.
copyinggerund / present participle
Making or relating to copies; involved in the act of duplicating.
A copying machine is available in the library.
copyverb
To make a similar or identical version of something.
She copied the document to ensure she had a backup.
To imitate or reproduce someone's actions or behavior.
The child copied his older brother's mannerisms.
To reproduce text or data from one location to another, especially in computing.
He copied the file from his computer to the external hard drive.
To receive and understand (a radio, telephone, or other transmitted message).
"Copy that," the pilot responded over the radio.
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