copying

(noun) an act of copying.

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

(verb) reproduce someone's behavior or looks. Synonyms: imitate, copy, 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, copy. Examples: "Replicate the cell." "Copy the genetic information."

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