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copulative
adjectivenounLow
/ˈkɒpjʊlətɪv/Serving to connect or link words, phrases, or clauses.
copulative asyndeton
nounC2
/ˈkɒpjʊlətɪv əˈsɪndɪtɒn/A rhetorical device where conjunctions are omitted between words, phrases, or clauses in a list, specifically to emphasize cumulative connection or unity.
copy
nounverbverb-intransitive+1A2
/ˈkɒpi/A single instance or reproduction of an original text, document, image, or object.
copy desk
nounLow (Professional/Technical)
/ˈkɒpi dɛsk/The desk, department, or group of editors in a newsroom who edit and prepare news copy for publication.
copy in
verbB2
/ˈkɒpi ɪn/To include someone as a recipient on an email or written correspondence, typically to keep them informed without requiring direct action.
copy paper
nounB2
/ˈkɒp.i ˌpeɪ.pə/Uncoated paper of a standard quality, typically used in photocopiers, laser printers, and inkjet printers.
copy protection
nounMedium
/ˈkɒpi prəˈtɛkʃ(ə)n/Technical measures built into software, digital media, or hardware to prevent unauthorized copying or distribution.
copy taster
nounC2
/ˈkɒpi ˌteɪstə/A person, usually in a newspaper or magazine office, who reads submitted articles, stories, or reports to decide whether they are suitable for publication.
copy typist
nounC1
/ˈkɒpi ˌtaɪpɪst/A person whose job is to type text exactly as it is written on a document.
copy-edit
verbC1
/ˈkɒpi ˌɛdɪt/To prepare written material for publication by correcting errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, and style, and ensuring consistency and clarity, without altering the author's intended meaning or substantive content.
copybook
adjectivenounC2
/ˈkɒpibʊk/A book used for practising handwriting, containing examples of letters, words, or sentences to be copied.
copyboy
nounLow
/ˈkɒpibɔɪ/A junior, typically male, employee in a newsroom or publishing office whose job is to run errands and carry copy (text).
copycat
adjectivenounverb-transitiveB2
/ˈkɒp.i.kæt/A person who imitates or copies the actions, behavior, or work of another person.
copycutter
nounRare
/ˈkɒp.iˌkʌt.ər/A person or machine that imitates or reproduces something, often in an unoriginal or derivative manner.
copyedit
verb-transitiveC1-C2
/ˈkɒp.iˌɛd.ɪt/To examine and correct written material for errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and style before publication.
copyeditor
nounC1
/ˈkɒp.iˌed.ɪ.tə/A person who corrects and prepares text for publication by checking for errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, style, and consistency.
copyfight
nounLow (specialist/niche term)
/ˈkɒp.i.faɪt/a conflict, debate, or campaign concerning copyright law, digital rights, and intellectual property, often involving advocacy for more liberal or restrictive policies.
copyfitting
nounC2
/ˈkɒp.iˌfɪt.ɪŋ/The process of adjusting text (copy) to fit a specific space or layout in publishing or design.
copygirl
nounC1
/ˈkɒpɪɡɜːl/A woman whose job is to deliver messages and perform minor clerical tasks within an office, especially in a newspaper or advertising agency. Historically a female counterpart to 'copyboy'.
copygraph
nounVery Low / Obsolete
/ˈkɒpɪɡrɑːf/An early type of duplicating machine, also known as a spirit duplicator or hectograph, used to make copies of documents.

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