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copying

Pronunciation: [ˈkɑːpiɪŋ]

Word

Learn how to use copying in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “action”

(verb) to make a duplicate of something. This means you are writing, printing, or creating something that looks just like the original. For example, when you use a printer to create papers that look just like the ones already printed.

Example

I am copying my homework so I can have a backup.

Example

I am not copying her answers; I am working on my own.

Example

Are you copying that drawing from the book?

Context: “object”

(noun) the act of making a duplicate or the result of duplicating something. When you create a copy of a document or an artwork, this is called copying.

Example

My copying of the painting turned out beautifully.

Example

His copying of the original was not very good; it missed many details.

Example

Do you think this copying is accurate?

How to pronounce copying

Pronunciation: [ˈkɑːpiɪŋ]

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