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plagiarism

The correct spelling is plagiarism.

How to pronounce plagiarism

noun

IPA: /ˈpleɪdʒəˌɹɪzm/

Say it like: Pla-jia-ris-m

The correct spelling is plagiarism. Copying of another person's ideas, text or other creative work, and presenting it as one's own, especially without permission; plagiarizing. For example: "Copy from one, it's plagiarism. Copy from two, it's research."

Usage Examples

Copy from one, it's plagiarism. Copy from two, it's research.

The novel was awash in plagiarism, with entire passages lifted verbatim.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.Copying of another person's ideas, text or other creative work, and presenting it as one's own, especially without permission; plagiarizing.
  2. 2.Text or other work resulting from this act.
  3. 3.The instance of plagiarism.

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