Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
plagiarize
verb
/ˈpleɪ.dʒə.raɪz/
Definition
To copy someone else’s work or ideas and present them as your own without giving appropriate credit.
Examples
- The student was caught trying to plagiarize an essay from the internet.
- It is unethical to plagiarize someone else’s research for your own work.
Meaning
Plagiarizing involves taking the intellectual property of another person and using it as if it were your own, which can include written work, music, or any other creative content.
Synonyms
- Copy
- Steal
- Imitate
- Borrow without credit
