copying

Verb

copy (third-person singular simple present copies, present participle copying, simple past and past participle copied)

1. (transitive) To produce an object identical to a given object.
   • Please copy these reports for me.
2. (transitive) To give or transmit a copy to (a person).
   • Make sure you copy me on that important memo.
3. (transitive) To place a copy of an object in memory for later use.
   • First copy the files, and then paste them in another directory.
4. (transitive) To imitate.
   • Don't copy my dance moves.
5. To receive a transmission successfully.
   • Do you copy?

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