copying
/ˈkɑpiɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: copyings
Sense 1
Meaning · English
an instance of the making of a copy
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
the practice of making one or more copies
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “copying” mean?
an instance of the making of a copy
Is “copying” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.