Recopied: meaning, definitions and examples
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recopied
[ ˌriːˈkoʊpaɪd ]
text reproduction
Recopied refers to the action of making a new copy of written material, usually by rewriting or retyping it. This term emphasizes the act of reproducing text that has already been created. The process of recopying ensures that the information remains available in a new format. It is often used in academic or administrative contexts where documents must be duplicated for record-keeping or sharing purposes.
Synonyms
duplicated, reproduced, transcribed
Examples of usage
- She recopied the notes to make them clearer.
- The teacher asked the students to recopy their essays.
- He recopied the report after finding several errors.
- Before submission, she recopied the application form.
Translations
Translations of the word "recopied" in other languages:
🇵🇹 copiado
🇮🇳 कॉपी किया हुआ
🇩🇪 kopiert
🇮🇩 disalin
🇺🇦 скопійований
🇵🇱 skopiowany
🇯🇵 コピーされた
🇫🇷 copié
🇪🇸 copiado
🇹🇷 kopyalanmış
🇰🇷 복사된
🇸🇦 مُنسَخ
🇨🇿 zkopírováno
🇸🇰 skopírované
🇨🇳 复制的
🇸🇮 kopirano
🇮🇸 afritað
🇰🇿 көшірілген
🇬🇪 კოპირებული
🇦🇿 kopyalanmış
🇲🇽 copiado
Etymology
The word 'recopied' is derived from the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the base word 'copy', which itself comes from the Latin 'copia', meaning 'abundance', but evolved to denote the act of making a replica of a document or text. The practice of copying has significant historical roots, as ancient scribes would meticulously hand-copy texts for preservation and distribution. As the printing press emerged in the 15th century, the need for hand-copying diminished, yet the terminology associated with duplication remained prevalent, particularly in educational and literary contexts. The evolution of technology has further shaped the implications of 'recopying', leading to a digital era where text can be easily duplicated and circulated, redefining how we approach written content.