Meaning of the word "carbon copy" in English
What does "carbon copy" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
carbon copy
US /ˈkɑːr.bən ˈkɑː.pi/
UK /ˈkɑː.bən ˈkɒp.i/
Noun
1.
a duplicate of a document made with carbon paper
Example:
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Please make a carbon copy of this invoice for our records.
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The old office used to rely heavily on carbon copies for documentation.
2.
a person or thing that is very similar to another
Example:
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She's a carbon copy of her mother at that age.
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The new building is a carbon copy of the old one, but with modern amenities.
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