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as in reproducing
to make an exact likeness of
for the movie, set designers copied the Oval Office in the White House down to the smallest detail
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as in imitating
to use (someone or something) as the model for one's speech, mannerisms, or behavior
she shamelessly copies her idol's hairstyle and fashion choices
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Recent Examples of copying
This perspective recognizes that ML, at its core, is about extracting patterns and facts rather than copying creative expression.
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Roomy Khan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
This change might create fresh information, artistic elements, insights, or viewpoints beyond simply copying the original.
—Roomy Khan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Each step of the AI pipeline often requires copying data between different environments or tools.
—Steve McDowell, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Roomy Khan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
This change might create fresh information, artistic elements, insights, or viewpoints beyond simply copying the original.
—Roomy Khan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Each step of the AI pipeline often requires copying data between different environments or tools.
—Steve McDowell, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
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“Copying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/copying. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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