Difference between Copy and Original

What is the difference between Copy and Original?

Copy as a noun is the result of copying (confer original); an identical duplication. while Original as a noun is an object or other creation (e.g. narrative work) from which all later copies and variations are derived

Copy

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To produce an object identical to a given object. To imitate. Receive a transmission successfully.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The result of copying (confer original); an identical duplication. An imitation of inferior quality. The text that is to be typeset. The output of copywriters, who are employed to write material which encourages consumers to buy goods or services. The text of newspaper articles. A school work pad. A printed edition of a book or magazine.

Original

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: First in a series or copies/versionsNewly createdFresh, differentPioneeringHaving as its origin

Part of speech: noun

Definition: An object or other creation (e.g. narrative work) from which all later copies and variations are derivedA person with a unique and interesting personality and/or creative talentAn eccentric

We hope you now know whether to use Copy or Original in your sentence.

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