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Exam: TOEFL

copy

IPA: /ˈkɒpi/

KK: /ˈkɑpi/

noun

Definition: A duplicate or reproduction of something, like a document or artwork. It can also refer to a version of a printed text or the material used for writing or printing.

Example: I made a copy of the report for my records.

verb

Definition: To make a duplicate of something, such as a document or image, or to imitate someone's actions or style.

Example: Please copy this document so we can share it with everyone.

copyable

IPA: /ˈkɒpiəbl/

KK: /ˈkɑːpiəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be duplicated or reproduced.

Example: The document is in a format that is easily copyable.

copybook

IPA: /ˈkɒpiˌbʊk/

KK: /ˈkɑːpiˌbʊk/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is unoriginal or clichéd, often referring to phrases or ideas that are commonly used and lack creativity.

Example: The writer's work was criticized for its copybook style, filled with overused expressions.

noun

Definition: A book used for practicing handwriting, which includes examples to copy.

Example: In school, we used a copybook to improve our writing skills.

copyboy

IPA: /ˈkɒpiˌbɔɪ/

KK: /ˈkɑpiˌbɔɪ/

noun

Definition: A person, usually a young man, who works in a newspaper office and is responsible for delivering written material and running errands.

Example: The copyboy quickly delivered the articles to the editor before the deadline.

copyedit

IPA: //ˈkɒpiˌɛdɪt//

KK: /ˈkɑːpiˌɛdɪt/

verb

Definition: To review and make corrections to a written text, focusing on grammar, punctuation, and style before it is published.

Example: She will copyedit the article to ensure it is free of errors.

copyediting

IPA: /ˈkɒpiˌɛdɪtɪŋ/

KK: /ˈkɑpiˌɛdɪtɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process of reviewing and correcting written material to improve accuracy, clarity, and overall quality before it is published.

Example: The author hired a professional for copyediting to ensure the manuscript was error-free.

copying

IPA: /ˈkɒpiɪŋ/

KK: /ˈkɑpiɪŋ/

noun

Definition: An act of making one or more duplicates of something, such as a document or image.

Example: The copying of the report was completed before the deadline.

verb

Definition: To make a duplicate of something, such as a document or image.

Example: She is copying the report for her colleague.

copyist

IPA: /ˈkɒpɪst/

KK: /ˈkɑpɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who makes written copies of documents or texts.

Example: The copyist carefully transcribed the ancient manuscript.

copyleft

IPA: /ˈkɒpɪlɛft/

KK: /ˈkɑːpɪlɛft/

noun

Definition: A type of license that allows software to be freely used, modified, and shared, as long as any changes are also shared under the same terms.

Example: The software was released under a copyleft license, allowing anyone to use and modify it freely.

copyread

IPA: /ˈkɒpiˌriːd/

KK: /ˈkɑːpiˌriːd/

verb

Definition: To read written material carefully in order to find and correct errors in spelling, grammar, or punctuation.

Example: Before publishing the article, the editor will copyread it to ensure there are no mistakes.

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