copy

Definition

The result of copying; an identical or nearly identical duplicate of an original.

Etymology

Etymology tree Middle English copy English copy From Middle English copy, copie, from Old French copie (“abundance, plenty; transcript, copy”), from Medieval Latin copia (“reproduction, transcript”), from Latin cōpia (“plenty, abundance”), from *coopia, from co- (“together”) + ops (“wealth, riches”). More at opulent.

Example Sentences

• "Please bring me at least 200 copies of this report. The photocopier is down the hall on the right."
• "His new book is out. I have a signed copy. He'll send you a copy if you want one. He's giving free copies to his former colleagues who want one. The press run is 3000 copies, and he hopes to sell more press runs after this one."
• "I already saw their draft. She emailed me a copy yesterday. I can forward it to you so that you have your own copy."