Phrase Hound found 107 phrases and 128 compound words that contain copy. The most common are listed below. Open copy in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 107
- hard copyA printed copy of a digital document, as opposed to a copy in electronic form.
- copy and pasteAlternative form of copy-paste: The action of duplicating (text, an object, etc.) by copying it and later pasting somewhere else.
- copy protectionA software or hardware mechanism designed to prevent copying.
- carbon copyA copy produced in an alternated stack of ordinary sheets of paper and carbon papers. The pressure applied on the top sheet (by a pen or typewriter) causes every carbon paper to release its carbon cover, thus reproducing the writing on the …
- copy editorSomeone who corrects printed material (copy) and prepares it for typesetting, printing, or online publishing.
- certified copyA copy, often a photocopy, of a primary document containing an endorsement or certificate confirming it is a true copy of the primary document.
- fair copyA handwritten document that has been written neatly and correctly without scratch-outs and revisions.
- copy numberThe number of copies of a gene or plasmid within a cell's genome.
- soft copyA digital copy of a document, rather than a copy printed on paper.
- backup copyA duplicate instance of an application, datafile, server or system created as a means to restore the original data in case it is deleted, corrupted or lost.
- copy-pasteThe action of duplicating (text, an object, etc.) by copying it and later pasting somewhere else.
- deep copyA copy of a data structure duplicating not only the structure itself, but all structures to which it is linked.
- copy boyA boy employed to carry copy and run errands.
- copy editingThe correction of the spelling, grammar, formatting, etc. of printed material and preparation of it for typesetting, printing, or online publishing.
- copy-protectedEquipped with a copy protection mechanism.
- xerox copyA xerox; a photocopy.
- association copyA copy of a book that once belonged to the author, to somebody connected with the author, or to somebody particularly associated with its contents.
- copy artSynonym of Xerox art: An art form where prints are produced by placing objects into a photocopier.
- copy editAlternative form of copyedit: To correct the spelling, grammar, formatting, etc. of printed material and prepare it for typesetting, printing, or online publishing.
- reading copyA used book, one which may include physical wear, highlighting or marginalia and hence lacks value as a collectible, but which remains in sufficiently good condition to be suitable for someone whose primary interest is in reading the book.
- copy machinephotocopier
- master copyThe copy that acts as the main or original version among several copies, such as the master proof where changes from other author copies are combined, or a similar master manuscript with edits transferred to it.
- blind carbon copyA copy of an email message that is sent to a person (often one of many) other than the primary recipient without the express knowledge of the other recipients.
- copy testingpresent participle and gerund of copy test
- copy roomA room in a school or business set aside for the copy machines.
Compound words 128
- copycatOne who imitates or plagiarizes the work of others.
- copywriterA person who writes advertising copy (the text used in advertisements).
- copybookA student's exercise book containing samples of good handwriting to be copied.
- copyholderA person who rents land under the copyhold system.
- xerocopyTo copy xerographicaIIy.
- mopyAlternative spelling of mopey: Given to moping; in a depressed condition, low in spirits; lackadaisical.
- multicopyPertaining to, or producing, multiple copies of the same gene.
- microcopyA photocopy that is greatly reduced in size.
- copyholdA former form of tenure in which the title deeds were a copy of the manorial roll.
- telecopyA fax message.