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copying

[ˈkɒpiɪŋ]

copying Definition

  • 1the act of making a copy or copies
  • 2the result of copying something

Using copying: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "copying" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Copying this file will overwrite the original.

  • Example

    The copying of ancient manuscripts was a painstaking process.

  • Example

    She was caught copying answers from another student's test.

copying Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with copying

  • a machine that makes copies of documents

    Example

    I need to make a copy of this document. Do you know where the copying machine is?

  • paper used for making copies

    Example

    We're out of copying paper. Can you order some more?

  • the act of duplicating text or other content from one location and inserting it into another

    Example

    You can save time by copying and pasting the same information into each email.

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Summary: copying in Brief

Copying [ˈkɒpiɪŋ] refers to the act of making a copy or copies of something, or the result of doing so. It can be done with documents, files, or other types of content. Examples include 'Copying this file will overwrite the original,' and 'She was caught copying answers from another student's test.' Other phrases include 'copying machine' and 'copying paper.'

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