Copy vs. Download — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Copy and Download
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Copy
A thing made to be similar or identical to another
The problem is telling which is the original document and which the copy
Download
In computer networks, download means to receive data from a remote system, typically a server such as a web server, an FTP server, an email server, or other similar system. This contrasts with uploading, where data is sent to a remote server.
Copy
A single specimen of a particular book, record, or other publication or issue
The record has sold more than a million copies
Download
Copy (data) from one computer system to another, typically over the Internet
It would be wise to download your program to another computer before testing it
Copy
Matter to be printed
Copy for the next issue must be submitted by the beginning of the month
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Download
An act or process of downloading data
We have music available for free download
Movie downloads were painfully slow
Download speeds of 200 to 300 kilobits per second
Copy
A blank booklet or notebook used for schoolwork
You need a stock of exercise copies, A4 refill pads, and maths copies
Examinees will not be allowed to take pens, copies, or water bottles inside the test centre
Download
To transfer (data or a program) from a central computer or website to a peripheral computer or device.
Copy
Make a similar or identical version of; reproduce
Each form had to be copied and sent to a different department
Download
To download data or a program.
Copy
Imitate the style or behaviour of
Lifestyles that were copied from Miami and Fifth Avenue
Art students copied from approved old masters
Download
A file that has been downloaded.
Copy
Hear or understand someone speaking on a radio transmitter
This is Edwards, do you copy, over
Download
An instance of downloading data or a program.
Copy
An imitation or reproduction of an original; a duplicate
A copy of a painting.
Made two copies of the letter.
Download
A file transfer to a given computer or device from a remote one through a network connection.
The download took longer than I expected.
Copy
(Computers) A file that has the same data as another file
Stored on the server a copy of every document.
Download
A file that has been or is intended to be transferred in this way.
I got the download but it wouldn't work on my computer.
Copy
One example of a printed text, picture, film, or recording
An autographed copy of a novel.
Download
To transfer data to a given computer from a remote one via a network.
You can download a trial version of the program for thirty days to determine whether you want to purchase the full version.
Copy
Material, such as a manuscript, that is to be set in type.
Download
Synonym of upload: to send data from a given computer to a remote one.
Copy
The words to be printed or spoken in an advertisement.
Download
Synonym of copy: to transfer data to or from removable media.
When I was your age, there were no flash drives. I needed to download photos to a CD-ROM.
Copy
Suitable source material for journalism
Celebrities make good copy.
Download
Synonym of install: to load software forced.
Copy
To make a reproduction or copy of
Copied the note letter for letter.
Copied the file to a disk.
Download
To load a gun (especially a muzzle-loader) with less propellant than its designed load.
Copy
To follow as a model or pattern; imitate.
Download
Transfer a file or program from a central computer to a smaller computer or to a computer at a remote location
Copy
To include as an additional recipient of a written communication
Please copy me when you reply to her.
Copy
To make a copy or copies.
Copy
To admit of being copied
Colored ink that does not copy well.
Copy
To hear clearly or understand something said by radio communication
Mayday. Do you copy?.
Copy
The result of copying; an identical duplicate of an original.
Please bring me the copies of those reports.
Copy
An imitation, sometimes of inferior quality.
That handbag is a copy. You can tell because the buckle is different.
Copy
(journalism) The text that is to be typeset.
Copy
(journalism) A gender-neutral abbreviation for copy boy.
Copy
The output of copywriters, who are employed to write material which encourages consumers to buy goods or services.
Copy
(uncountable) The text of newspaper articles.
Submit all copy to the appropriate editor.
Copy
A school work pad.
Tim got in trouble for forgetting his maths copy.
Copy
A printed edition of a book or magazine.
Have you seen the latest copy of "Newsweek" yet?
The library has several copies of the Bible.
Copy
Writing paper of a particular size, called also bastard.
Copy
(obsolete) That which is to be imitated, transcribed, or reproduced; a pattern, model, or example.
His virtues are an excellent copy for imitation.
Copy
(obsolete) An abundance or plenty of anything.
Copy
(obsolete) copyhold; tenure; lease
Copy
(genetics) The result of gene or chromosomal duplication.
Copy
(transitive) To produce an object identical to a given object.
Please copy these reports for me.
Copy
(transitive) To give or transmit a copy to (a person).
Make sure you copy me on that important memo.
Copy
To place a copy of an object in memory for later use.
First copy the files, and then paste them in another directory.
Copy
(transitive) To imitate.
Don't copy my dance moves.
Mom, he's copying me!
Copy
(radio) To receive a transmission successfully.
Do you copy?
Copy
An abundance or plenty of anything.
She was blessed with no more copy of wit, but to serve his humor thus.
Copy
An imitation, transcript, or reproduction of an original work; as, a copy of a letter, an engraving, a painting, or a statue.
I have not the vanity to think my copy equal to the original.
Copy
An individual book, or a single set of books containing the works of an author; as, a copy of the Bible; a copy of the works of Addison.
Copy
That which is to be imitated, transcribed, or reproduced; a pattern, model, or example; as, his virtues are an excellent copy for imitation.
Let him first learn to write, after a copy, all the letters.
Copy
Manuscript or printed matter to be set up in type; as, the printers are calling for more copy.
Copy
A writing paper of a particular size. Same as Bastard. See under Paper.
Copy
Copyhold; tenure; lease.
Copy
To make a copy or copies of; to write; print, engrave, or paint after an original; to duplicate; to reproduce; to transcribe; as, to copy a manuscript, inscription, design, painting, etc.; - often with out, sometimes with off.
I like the work well; ere it be demanded(As like enough it will), I'd have it copied.
Let this be copied out,And keep it safe for our remembrance.
Copy
To imitate; to attempt to resemble, as in manners or course of life.
We copy instinctively the voices of our companions, their accents, and their modes of pronunciation.
Copy
To make a copy or copies; to imitate.
Copy
To yield a duplicate or transcript; as, the letter did not copy well.
Some . . . never fail, when they copy, to follow the bad as well as the good things.
Copy
A reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
Copy
A secondary representation of an original;
She made a copy of the designer dress
Copy
Matter to be printed; exclusive of graphical materials
Copy
Material suitable for a journalistic account;
Catastrophes make good copy
Copy
Copy down as is;
The students were made to copy the alphabet over and over
Copy
Reproduce someone's behavior or looks;
The mime imitated the passers-by
Children often copy their parents or older siblings
Copy
Biology: reproduce or make an exact copy of;
Replicate the cell
Copy the genetic information
Copy
Make a replica of;
Copy that drawing
Re-create a picture by Rembrandt
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