Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
carbon-copy
noun
/ˈkɑːrbən ˈkɒpi/
Definition
A duplicate or replica of something, especially in the context of an exact reproduction.
Examples
- She sent a carbon-copy of the letter to her assistant.
- The new design is just a carbon-copy of the previous model.
- Everyone in the meeting received a carbon-copy of the report.
Meaning
The term refers to something that is an exact copy or imitation of an original item or person.
Synonyms
- duplicate
- replica
- imitation
- facsimile
- reproduction
