Copy - translation, pronunciation and examples
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When to use copy
Можешь скопировать эту страницу для команды?
Я буду копировать таблицу в общую папку после обеда.
copy usage examples
Можешь скопировать эту страницу для команды?
Can you copy this page for the team?
Я буду копировать таблицу в общую папку после обеда.
I'll copy the spreadsheet into our shared folder after lunch.
Similar words
Basic neutral verb meaning to make a same version of something (file, document, text).
To copy a paper document using a photocopier; implies a printed paper copy.
To create a digital image of a physical document or photo; often used for making digital copies.
Formal/technical: to reproduce something exactly, commonly used in science and tech contexts.
To make a copy or to recreate (also used for sound/image reproduction and biological contexts); somewhat more formal.
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copy synonyms
What's the difference between copy / photocopy / scan / replicate / reproduce / clone
Basic neutral verb meaning to make a same version of something (file, document, text).
I need to copy the file to my USB stick.
Мне нужно скопировать файл на USB‑накопитель.
To copy a paper document using a photocopier; implies a printed paper copy.
I'll photocopy the report for the meeting.
Я ксерокопирую отчет для собрания.
To create a digital image of a physical document or photo; often used for making digital copies.
Scan the signed form and email it to HR.
Отсканируйте подписанную форму и отправьте ее в отдел кадров по электронной почте.
Formal/technical: to reproduce something exactly, commonly used in science and tech contexts.
Researchers tried to replicate the experiment results.
Исследователи попытались реплицировать результаты эксперимента.
To make a copy or to recreate (also used for sound/image reproduction and biological contexts); somewhat more formal.
The museum reproduced the painting in a brochure.
Музей воспроизвел картину в брошюре.
To create an exact copy, often used in computing (copy disk/image) or biology (organisms); technical flavour.
Clone the hard drive before upgrading the system.
Клонируйте жесткий диск перед обновлением системы.
To write out spoken words or to copy text by hand/into another form; emphasizes converting format or medium.
She transcribed the interview for the archive.
Она переписала интервью для архива.
To make a backup copy of data for safety; specific purpose (data protection), not just copying for use.
Remember to back up your work before updating the software.
Не забудьте сделать резервную копию вашей работы перед обновлением программы.
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How to pronounce copy and what this word means
copy translation: копировать. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce copy
/ˈkɒpi/
copy translation
копировать
copy examples
Can you copy this page for the team?
copy transcription
/ˈkɒpi/, /tu ˈkɑ.pi/
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copy meaning: what does it mean?
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copy pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
copy is pronounced as /ˈkɒpi/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
copy definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Can you copy this page for the team? Translation: Можешь скопировать эту страницу для команды?
Is copy part of In the Office vocabulary?
Yes, copy (копировать) can be learned in the In the Office topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is copy part of Study and Work vocabulary?
Yes, copy (копировать) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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