What is another word for copying?
Pronunciation: [kˈɒpɪɪŋ] (IPA) 
There are numerous synonyms for the word "copying". Some of the most common ones include duplicating, reproducing, mimicking, imitating, mirroring, modeling, emulating, cloning, and transcribing. Each of these words signifies a similar but slightly different way of creating a similarly looking or functioning object or piece of information. Duplicating often refers to creating an exact replica, while reproducing denotes creating a similar version. Mimicking and imitating imply a closer resemblance but not necessarily an exact duplicate. Mirroring and modeling signify an attempt to match the original in form and function. Emulating is an attempt to surpass the original, while cloning and transcribing involve copying genetic or linguistic information.
