Mirror vs. Copy — What's the Difference?

A mirror is an object that reflects an image. Light that bounces off a mirror will show an image of whatever is in front of it, when focused through the lens of the eye or a camera.

A thing made to be similar or identical to another

A surface, typically of glass coated with a metal amalgam, which reflects a clear image

A single specimen of a particular book, record, or other publication or issue

(of a surface) show a reflection of

Matter to be printed

A surface capable of reflecting sufficient undiffused light to form an image of an object placed in front of it. Also called looking glass.

A blank booklet or notebook used for schoolwork

Something that faithfully reflects or gives a true picture of something else.

Make a similar or identical version of; reproduce

Something worthy of imitation.

Imitate the style or behaviour of

To reflect in or as if in a mirror

Hear or understand someone speaking on a radio transmitter

A smooth surface, usually made of glass with reflective material painted on the underside, that reflects light so as to give an image of what is in front of it.

An imitation or reproduction of an original; a duplicate

(figuratively) An object, person, or event that reflects or gives a picture of another.

(Computers) A file that has the same data as another file

A disk, website or other resource that contains replicated data.

One example of a printed text, picture, film, or recording

A mirror carp.

Material, such as a manuscript, that is to be set in type.

(historical) A kind of political self-help book, advising kings, princes, etc. on how to behave.

The words to be printed or spoken in an advertisement.

(transitive) Of an event, activity, behaviour, etc, to be identical to; to be a copy of.

Suitable source material for journalism

To create something identical to (a web site, etc.).

To make a reproduction or copy of

(transitive) To reflect, as in a mirror.

To follow as a model or pattern; imitate.

A looking-glass or a speculum; any glass or polished substance that forms images by the reflection of rays of light.

To include as an additional recipient of a written communication

That which gives a true representation, or in which a true image may be seen; hence, a pattern; an exemplar.

To make a copy or copies.

See Speculum.

To admit of being copied

To reflect, as in a mirror.

To hear clearly or understand something said by radio communication

To copy or duplicate; to mimic or imitate; as, the files at Project Gutenberg were mirrored on several other ftp sites around the world.

The result of copying; an identical duplicate of an original.

To have a close resemblance to; as, his opinions often mirrored those of his wife.

An imitation, sometimes of inferior quality.

Polished surface that forms images by reflecting light

(journalism) The text that is to be typeset.

A faithful depiction or reflection;

(journalism) A gender-neutral abbreviation for copy boy.

Reflect as if in a mirror;

The output of copywriters, who are employed to write material which encourages consumers to buy goods or services.

Reflect or resemble;

(uncountable) The text of newspaper articles.

A school work pad.

A printed edition of a book or magazine.

Writing paper of a particular size, called also bastard.

(obsolete) That which is to be imitated, transcribed, or reproduced; a pattern, model, or example.

(obsolete) An abundance or plenty of anything.

(obsolete) copyhold; tenure; lease

(genetics) The result of gene or chromosomal duplication.

(transitive) To produce an object identical to a given object.

(transitive) To give or transmit a copy to (a person).

To place a copy of an object in memory for later use.

(transitive) To imitate.

(radio) To receive a transmission successfully.

An abundance or plenty of anything.

An imitation, transcript, or reproduction of an original work; as, a copy of a letter, an engraving, a painting, or a statue.

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.

That which is to be imitated, transcribed, or reproduced; a pattern, model, or example; as, his virtues are an excellent copy for imitation.

Manuscript or printed matter to be set up in type; as, the printers are calling for more copy.

A writing paper of a particular size. Same as Bastard. See under Paper.

Copyhold; tenure; lease.

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.

To imitate; to attempt to resemble, as in manners or course of life.

To make a copy or copies; to imitate.

To yield a duplicate or transcript; as, the letter did not copy well.

A reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

A secondary representation of an original;

Matter to be printed; exclusive of graphical materials

Material suitable for a journalistic account;

Copy down as is;

Reproduce someone's behavior or looks;

Biology: reproduce or make an exact copy of;

Make a replica of;