miscopy
Err while duplicating
To miscopy is to copy something incorrectly—introducing errors while reproducing text, data, or other material: I miscopied the phone number and called a stranger.
The noun miscopy refers to a flawed reproduction: The document contained several miscopies of the original.
Printing mistake
- misprintTypographical error
- erratumDocumented publishing mistake
- slipMinor error or misstep
- blunderFoolish, costly mistake
oversight · gaffe · flub · goof · misread · mistype · misspelling · transposition
Manual document copier
- stenographyCompressed symbolic writing system
- dictationOral text for writing
- transcribeConvert to written form
- manuscriptOriginal text before publication
shorthand · amanuensis · note-taking · handwriting · clerical · secretarial · typing · duplication
Inaccurate citation
- misrepresentationFalse or misleading statement
- misstatementIncorrect assertion of fact
- misreportRelay information inaccurately
- garblingCorrupting transmitted information
corruption · alteration · deviation · inaccuracy · unfaithfulness · infidelity · mangling · scrambling
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Printing mistake
blunder · oversight · gaffe · flub · goof · misread · mistype · misspelling · transposition · omission
scribe
Manual document copier
- stenographyCompressed symbolic writing system
- dictationOral text for writing
- transcribeConvert to written form
manuscript · shorthand · amanuensis · note-taking · handwriting · clerical · secretarial · typing · duplication · retyping
misquote
Inaccurate citation
- misrepresentationFalse or misleading statement
- misstatementIncorrect assertion of fact
- misreportRelay information inaccurately
garbling · corruption · alteration · deviation · inaccuracy · unfaithfulness · infidelity · mangling · scrambling · adulteration
duplicate
Exact replica of original
xerox · reprint · clone · counterpart · imitation · forgery · knock-off · bootleg
miscopyreplicate
Copy exactly
copy · transcribe · reproduce · duplicate · exact copy