copy

(noun) a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record). Synonyms: transcript.

(noun) a thing made to be similar or identical to another thing. Examples: "She made a copy of the designer dress." "The clone was a copy of its ancestor."

(noun) matter to be printed; exclusive of graphical materials. Synonyms: written matter.

(noun) material suitable for a journalistic account. Example: "Catastrophes make good copy."

(verb) copy down as is. Example: "The students were made to copy the alphabet over and over."

(verb) reproduce someone's behavior or looks. Synonyms: imitate, simulate. Examples: "The mime imitated the passers-by." "Children often copy their parents or older siblings."

(verb) reproduce or make an exact copy of. Synonyms: replicate. Examples: "Replicate the cell." "Copy the genetic information."

(verb) make a replica of. Synonyms: re-create. Examples: "Copy that drawing." "Re-create a picture by rembrandt."