plural copies
Definition of copy
(Entry 1 of 2)
1 : an imitation, transcript, or reproduction of an original work (such as a letter, a painting, a table, or a dress)
2 : one of a series of especially mechanical reproductions of an original impression also : an individual example of such a reproduction
4a : matter to be set especially for printing
b : something considered printable or newsworthy
—used without an articleremarks that make good copy— Norman Cousins
c : text especially of an advertisement
5 : duplicate sense 1a a copy of a computer file a copy of a gene
copy
verbcopied; copying; copies
Definition of copy (Entry 2 of 2)
1 : to make a copy or duplicate of
copy a document copy a computer file
2 : to model oneself on
3 in radio/military communications : to acknowledge receipt of (a message)
The operator of the Titanic was busy figuring his accounts and did not bother to copy the message. A little later in the afternoon, another ship named the Baltic called the Titanic to tell her about icebergs that were in her way.— Rev. Robert P. Lawrence
1 : to make a copy
2 : to undergo copying the map did not copy well
3 in radio/military communications : to acknowledge receipt and understanding of a message
"Block the road with your car. Take no other action. … No resistance, do you copy? Over."— Stephen King
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The first known use of copy was in the 14th century
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