copies

Noun

copy (plural copies)

1. The result of copying; an identical or nearly identical duplicate of an original.
   • Please bring me at least 200 copies of this report. The photocopier is down the hall on the right.
   1. The result of gene or chromosomal duplication.
      • Every cell in this organism contains a copy of each gene, but whether that copy will be expressed depends on complex factors of cell differentiation and epigenetics.
2. An imitation, sometimes of inferior quality.
   • That handbag is a copy. You can tell because the buckle is different.
3. The text (words, content) that is to be typeset or similarly prepared and published.
   • This organization doesn't publish any copy that hasn't been edited by a good copy editor.
   1. The output of copywriters, who are employed to write material which encourages consumers to buy goods or services.
      • ad copy; advertising copy
   2. (uncountable) The text to be set into newspaper articles, magazine pages, or similar.
      • Submit all copy to the appropriate editor.

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