mimic implies a close copying (as of voice or mannerism) often for fun, ridicule, or lifelike imitation.

COPYING meaning: 1. present participle of copy 2. to intentionally make or do something that is the same as an…. Learn more.

[countable] an imitation or reproduction of an original: They brought in a copy of a famous painting. I made three copies of the contract and mailed back two of them. Printing one single …

1. the practice of imitation, especially in art or literature. 2. an instance of such imitation. — copyist, n. a device used for the mechanical reproduction of plans, outlines, etc., on any scale. …

If you copy, or copy a piece of writing, you write it again exactly. He copied the data into a notebook. We're copying from textbooks because we don't have enough to go round.

Copying is the duplication of information or an artifact based on an instance of that information or artifact, and not using the process that originally generated it.

Dec 15, 2025 · the act of copying or making a duplicate (or duplicates) of something copying (or trying to copy) the actions of someone else the act of systematically moving a finely focused …

Definition of copy verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

The page did not copy [= photocopy] well. The bills are designed to prevent copying by counterfeiters.

copying definition: instance of making a copy. Check meanings, examples, usage tips, pronunciation, domains, and related words. Discover expressions like "copying paper".