| Main Entry: | copy |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | duplicate, imitation |
Synonyms: |
Xerox, archetype, carbon, carbon copy, cast, clone, counterfeit, counterpart, ditto*, ectype, effigy, ersatz, facsimile, forgery, hard copy, image, impersonation, impression, imprint, likeness, microfiche, mimeograph, miniature, mirror, model, offprint, parallel, pattern, photocopy, photograph, photostat, portrait, print, reflection, replica, replication, representation, reprint, reproduction, rubbings, similarity, simulacrum, simulation, study, tracing, transcript, transcription, type |
| Notes: | Xerox is actually a trademark for copies made on that brand of machine; copy is a duplicate made in any of a number of ways, while photocopy is a duplicate made using a machine with a photographic process |
Antonyms: |
original, origination, source |
| Main Entry: | imitation |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | simulation, substitution |
Synonyms: |
Xerox, apery, aping, carbon copy, clone, copy, counterfeit, counterfeiting, counterpart, ditto*, dupe*, duplicate, duplication, echoing, ersatz*, fake, forgery, image, impersonation, impression, likeness, match, matching, mime, mimesis, mimicry, mirroring, mockery, parallel, paralleling, paraphrasing, parody, parroting, patterning, phony, picture, reflection, replica, representing, reproduction, resemblance, ringer, semblance, sham*, simulacrum, takeoff, transcription, travesty |
Antonyms: |
difference, opposite, original, reverse |
| Main Entry: | record |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | account of event or proceedings |
Synonyms: |
almanac, annals, archive, archives, chronicle, comic book, diary, directory, document, documentation, entry, evidence, file, history, inscription, jacket, journal, legend, log, manuscript, memo, memoir, memorandum, memorial, minutes, monument, note, paper trail, register, registry, remembrance, report, script, scroll, story, swindle sheet, testimony, trace, track record, transcript, transcription, witness, writing, written material |
| Main Entry: | rendition |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | explanation; interpretation |
Synonyms: |
arrangement, construction, delivery, depiction, execution, interpretation, performance, portrayal, presentation, reading, rendering, transcription, translation, version |
Antonyms: |
obscurity, vagueness |
| Main Entry: | reproduction |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | something duplicated; duplication |
Synonyms: |
Photostat, X-ray, Xerox, breeding, carbon copy, carbon, chip off old block, clone, copy, ditto*, dupe*, facsimile, fake, flimsy, generation, imitation, increase, look-alike, mimeo, mimeograph, mirror image, multiplication, offprint, photocopy, photograph, pic, picture, portrayal, print, procreation, proliferation, propagation, recreation, reduplication, reenactment, renewal, replica, replication, reprinting, repro, revival, stat, transcription, twin |
Antonyms: |
original |
| Main Entry: | transcript |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | copy |
Synonyms: |
carbon copy, ditto*, duplicate, facsimile, hard copy, imprint, manuscript, mimeograph, minutes, notes, print, record, recorded material, recording, reprint, reproduction, transcription, translation |
| Main Entry: | translation |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | rewording; interpretation |
Synonyms: |
adaptation, construction, crib*, decoding, elucidation, explanation, gloss, key, metaphrase, paraphrase, reading, rendering, rendition, rephrasing, restatement, simplification, transcription, transliteration, version |
| Main Entry: | version |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | account of a happening |
Synonyms: |
adaptation, chronicle, clarification, condensation, construction, exercise, form, history, interpretation, narrative, paraphrase, portrayal, reading, redaction, rendering, rendition, report, restatement, rewording, side, simplification, sketch, statement, story, tale, transcription, translation, variant |
| Main Entry: | dictation |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | account |
Synonyms: |
copy, correspondence, notes, record, shorthand, stenography, transcription |
| Main Entry: | reduplication |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | copy |
Synonyms: |
Xerox, archetype, carbon copy, carbon, cast, clone, counterfeit, counterpart, ditto*, duplicate, ectype, effigy, ersatz*, facsimile, forgery, hard copy, image, impersonation, impression, imprint, likeness, microfiche, mimeograph, miniature, mirror, model, offprint, parallel, pattern, photocopy, photograph, photostat, portrait, print, reflection, replica, replication, representation, reprint, reproduction, rubbings, similarity, simulacrum, simulation, study, tracing, transcript, transcription, type |