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Definition copy in British English

copy noun

noun
/ˈkɒpi/
1

a document, computer file etc that is exactly like the original one

Example

Please enclose a copy of your birth certificate.

Example

Keep back-up copies of all your Word files.

Example

I made copies of the report for the meeting.

Synonyms and related words
original copy transcript
1.1

something exactly like something else

Example

The disease occurs if someone inherits two copies of an abnormal gene.

Synonyms and related words
original copy transcript copy equivalent parallel
1.2

something that is deliberately made to look the same as something else

Example

It's not a genuine Tudor table, but it's a good copy.

Synonyms and related words
original copy transcript copy equivalent parallel
2

a single newspaper, book, CD, piece of software etc that is one of many that are all exactly the same

Example

Her first album sold 100,000 copies.

Example

Have you got a copy of yesterday's newspaper?

Synonyms and related words
original copy transcript
3

writing that is ready to be published in a newspaper or magazine

Example

Copy for our April issue must be submitted by 20th March.

Synonyms and related words
advice column agony column announcement
Example

His controversial remarks always make good copy.

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advice column agony column announcement
Definition copy in British English