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copy Last modified: Sunday, September 01, 1996

(v) (1) To copy a piece of data to a temporary location. In word processing, for example, copying refers to duplicating a section of a document and placing it in a buffer (sometimes called a clipboard). The term copy differs from cut, which refers to actually removing a section of a document and placing it in a buffer. After cutting or copying, you can move the contents of the buffer by pasting it somewhere else. (2) In file management, the term copy refers to making a duplicate of a file. (n) A duplicate of a piece of data, such as a file or a directory. Sponsored listings Xerox Official Site - Enhance Productivity & Reduce Costs w/ Xerox Multifunction Copiers Konica new, refurbished, and used copiers - We sell new, refurbished and used Konica copiers throughout the U.S. We do short term rentals in Southern California, including service and supplies.