Definition of: copy

(kop′ē) noun plural cop·ies
1. A reproduction or imitation; duplicate.
2. A single printed pamphlet, book, etc., of an edition or issue.
3 A pattern given for imitation.
4. Manuscript or other matter to be reproduced in type.
5. In journalism, someone or something that is newsworthy: He is good copy.
—certified copy A copy attested by an officer having charge of the original.
—v. cop·ied, cop·y·ing v.t.
1. To make a copy of; transcribe; reproduce; make in imitation, as in writing or painting.
2. To follow as a model; imitate, as in actions or opinions.
—v.i.
3. To make a copy or reproduction.
4. To admit of being copied: That page copies well.
5. To do in imitation. [<F copie <Med. L copia transcript <L, supply, abundance]