noun
copying
KO-pee-ihng
noun
1
The act or process of making a copy of something.
"Unauthorised copying of the software is against the licence."
How to Use Copying
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of duplicating something.
Common pairings
illegal copying
copying software
copying and pasting
Word Forms
copyings plural
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Etymology
From copy plus -ing.