copying
Reproducing the original
Copying is making a duplicate or reproduction of something.
Students copy notes from the board; software copies files.
To copy someone's work without permission is plagiarism; to copy a product is counterfeiting.
In casual speech, copying someone means imitating their behavior or style: She's always copying her older sister.
In radio communication, copy that confirms a message was received.
Machine-made paper duplicate
- xeroxDuplicate via machine
- replicaFaithful scaled reproduction
- facsimileExact reproduction of original
- carbonSixth element, atomic symbol C
duplicate · transcript · printout · reprint · reproduction · triplicate · mimeograph · scan
Stored duplicate for recovery
- downloadRemote-to-local data transfer
- uploadTransfer data outward
- duplicateExact replica of original
- pasteThick sticky substance
transfer · clone · import · export · sync · overwrite · migrate · burn
Violation of rights
- piracySeaborne theft or bootlegging
- theftUnlawful taking of property
- cheatingDeceptive rule-breaking
- forgeryCreating fraudulent imitations
fraud · bootleg · misappropriation · academic dishonesty · intellectual property · citation · attribution · original
One who copies others
- apeTailless higher primate
- parrotSpeech-mimicking tropical bird
- echoReflected sound wave
- emulateCopy with aspiration
impersonate · mirror · mock · simulate · shadow · follow · model · pattern
Offering of respect
- influencePower to affect others
- referenceDirecting attention elsewhere
- nodBrief head tilt
- acknowledgmentConfirmation of receipt
dedication · salute · appreciation · reverence · inspiration · honor · pastiche · derivative
Hereditary code molecule
- replicationAct of duplicating precisely
- transcriptionWritten version of speech
- geneticRelating to heredity
- chromosomeDNA strand carrying genes
cell division · mitosis · RNA · polymerase · genome · mutation · heredity · gene
photocopy
Machine-made paper duplicate
- xeroxDuplicate via machine
- replicaFaithful scaled reproduction
- facsimileExact reproduction of original
carbon · duplicate · transcript · printout · reprint · reproduction · triplicate · mimeograph · scan · offset
backup
Stored duplicate for recovery
paste · transfer · clone · import · export · sync · overwrite · migrate · burn · rip
infringement
Violation of rights
forgery · fraud · bootleg · misappropriation · academic dishonesty · intellectual property · citation · attribution · original · verbatim
mimic
One who copies others
emulate · impersonate · mirror · mock · simulate · shadow · follow · model · pattern · trace
tribute
Offering of respect
acknowledgment · dedication · salute · appreciation · reverence · inspiration · honor · pastiche · derivative · stylistic
DNA
Hereditary code molecule
- replicationAct of duplicating precisely
- transcriptionWritten version of speech
- geneticRelating to heredity
chromosome · cell division · mitosis · RNA · polymerase · genome · mutation · heredity · gene · enzyme
- copyingplagiarism, repeating, duplicating, duplication, replication
- digital activitiesbrowsing, scrolling, clicking, sharing, liking
- imitationcopycat, imitation, mimicking, replica, fake
- replicasreproductions, duplicates, imitations, facsimiles, knockoffs
- school mischiefspitballs, note passing, passing notes, cheating, paper airplanes
- sibling rivalrybickering, fighting, arguing, teasing, tattling
copyingcreating
Making something new
originating · inventing · innovating · composing · authoring
copyingoriginal
First or inventive
authentic · genuine · unique · one-of-a-kind · novel
copyingdeleting
Removing from existence
erasing · destroying · removing · eliminating · obliterating
- copying and pastingDuplicating content between locations
- copying error
- carbon copyingTransferring text to duplicate sheets
- copying paperSheets for reproduction machines
- digital copyingElectronic reproduction of content
- unauthorized copyingDuplication without permission