Meaning of the word copying in English

What does copying mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

copying

US /ˈkɑː.pi.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈkɒp.i.ɪŋ/

Noun

the act of making a duplicate of something

Example:
The library offers a copying service for documents.
Illegal copying of software is a serious offense.

Verb

present participle of copy

Example:
She was busy copying notes from the textbook.
The artist is known for copying famous paintings.