Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
plagiarize
verb
/ˈpleɪ.dʒə.raɪz/
Definition
To copy someone else’s work, ideas, or expressions and present them as one’s own without proper attribution.
Examples
- Many students are warned not to plagiarize their assignments.
- She was accused of plagiarizing from several online articles.
- To avoid plagiarism, always cite your sources correctly.
Meaning
Plagiarizing means taking someone’s intellectual property without giving credit, which is considered unethical in academics, writing, and various fields.
Synonyms
- copy
- pirate
- steal
- forge
- crib
