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copies

The correct spelling is copies.

How to pronounce copies

/ˈkɒpiz/
noun

IPA: /ˈkɒpiz/

Say it like: Cop-ees

The correct spelling is copies. The result of copying; an identical duplicate of an original. For example: "Please bring me the copies of those reports."

Usage Examples

Please bring me the copies of those reports.

That handbag is a copy. You can tell because the buckle is different.

Submit all copy to the appropriate editor.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The result of copying; an identical duplicate of an original.
  2. 2.An imitation, sometimes of inferior quality.
  3. 3.The text that is to be typeset.
  4. 4.A gender-neutral abbreviation for copy boy.
  5. 5.The output of copywriters, who are employed to write material which encourages consumers to buy goods or services.

verb

  1. 1.To produce an object identical to a given object.
  2. 2.To give or transmit a copy to (a person).
  3. 3.To place a copy of an object in memory for later use.
  4. 4.To imitate.
  5. 5.To receive a transmission successfully.

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