What is the meaning of copy?

noun

• A reproduction of a written record (e. G. Of a legal or school record.
  • synonyms: transcript
• A thing made to be similar or identical to another thing.
  • usage: "she made a copy of the designer dress"; "the clone was a copy of its ancestor"
• Matter to be printed; exclusive of graphical materials.
  • synonyms: written matter
• Material suitable for a journalistic account.
  • usage: "catastrophes make good copy"

verb

• Copy down as is.
  • usage: "The students were made to copy the alphabet over and over"
• Reproduce someone's behavior or looks.
  • usage: "The mime imitated the passers-by"; "Children often copy their parents or older siblings"
  • synonyms: imitate, simulate
• Reproduce or make an exact copy of.
  • usage: "replicate the cell"; "copy the genetic information"
  • synonyms: replicate
• Make a replica of.
  • usage: "copy that drawing"; "re-create a picture by Rembrandt"
  • synonyms: re-create