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copying

/ˈkɒpiɪŋ/

/ˈkɑːpiɪŋ/

copying down

copyingnoun

copyings

Translations

copie

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

copyinggerund / present participle

/ˈkɒpiɪŋ/

/ˈkɑpiɪŋ/

Used attributively to denote something that performs or involves the act of making copies.

Translations

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.

Definitions

Making or relating to copies; involved in the act of duplicating.

A copying machine is available in the library.

copyverb

copying

Gerund

copied

Past Simple

copied

Past Participle

copying

Gerund

/ˈkɒpi/

/ˈkɑːpi/

Translations

copier

She copied the document to ensure she had a backup.

Elle a copié le document pour être sûre d'avoir une sauvegarde.

imiter

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

Antonyms

copynoun

Definitions

A thing made to be similar or identical to another.

She made a copy of the document for her records.

A single specimen of a particular book, record, or other publication or issue.

I bought a copy of the latest magazine at the store.

Material for a newspaper or magazine article.

The journalist submitted her copy to the editor before the deadline.

The text or wording of an advertisement, article, or other piece of published material.

The agency is still polishing the ad copy.

copyadjective

Definitions

Relating to written or prepared text, especially that intended for editing or publication.

She accepted a job on the copy desk as a copy editor.