copy-and-paste
Ctrl-C, Ctrl-V action
Copy-and-paste is the basic computing operation of duplicating content from one location and inserting it elsewhere.
The phrase often modifies other nouns: a copy-and-paste error, a copy-and-paste job.
Figuratively, it suggests uncritical duplication or lack of originality: The speech was just copy-and-paste from his last campaign.
Also used as a verb: I'll just copy-and-paste the address.
Rigid paper-holding surface
- duplicateExact replica of original
- cutSeverance or reduction
- highlightMost notable part
- insertPlace within another thing
undo · redo · drag-and-drop · right-click · formatting · document · spreadsheet · transfer
Reducing required duration
- convenienceEase of use
- speedRate of motion
- quickMoving with speed
- workflowSequential task progression
productivity · streamline · ease · automation · repetition · batch · template · boilerplate
One who mimics another
- parrotingMechanical verbal imitation
- echoingReflecting sound repeatedly
- mimicryAdaptive resemblance to another
- duplicationMaking an identical copy
replication · unoriginal · derivative · formulaic · boilerplate · template · recycled · cookie-cutter
Deceptive rule-breaking
- misconductImproper professional behavior
- appropriationUnauthorized claiming or allocation
- infringementViolation of rights
- unethicalViolating moral standards
dishonesty · fabrication · attribution · originality · detection · Turnitin · self-plagiarism
clipboard
Rigid paper-holding surface
insert · undo · redo · drag-and-drop · right-click · formatting · document · spreadsheet · transfer · buffer
time-saving
Reducing required duration
- convenienceEase of use
- speedRate of motion
- quickMoving with speed
workflow · productivity · streamline · ease · automation · repetition · batch · template · boilerplate · reuse
copycat
One who mimics another
- parrotingMechanical verbal imitation
- echoingReflecting sound repeatedly
- mimicryAdaptive resemblance to another
duplication · replication · unoriginal · derivative · formulaic · boilerplate · template · recycled · cookie-cutter · regurgitation
hotkey
Programmed key combination
- keystrokeSingle keyboard input
cheating
Deceptive rule-breaking
- misconductImproper professional behavior
- appropriationUnauthorized claiming or allocation
- infringementViolation of rights
unethical · dishonesty · fabrication · attribution · originality · detection · Turnitin · self-plagiarism
copy-and-pastebespoke
Made to individual specifications
custom-made · tailor · personalize · customize · handcrafted
copy-and-pastetailor-made
Custom-fitted for someone
customized · bespoke · personalized · made-to-order · individualized
copy, paste, copies, copied, copying, copier, copiers, copyist, pasted