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    copybook
    /ˈkɒpɪbʊk/

    noun

    • 1. a book containing models of handwriting for learners to imitate.

    adjective

    • 1. exactly in accordance with established criteria; perfect: "it wasn't exactly a copybook landing"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCOPYBOOK | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    COPYBOOK definition: 1. exactly as is expected or following the rules connected with a situation: 2. exactly as is…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › copybookCopybook Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    May 3, 2022 · The meaning of COPYBOOK is a book formerly used in teaching penmanship and containing models for imitation.

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    Copybook definition: a book containing models, usually of penmanship, for learners to imitate.. See examples of COPYBOOK used in a sentence.

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    COPYBOOK meaning: 1. exactly as is expected or following the rules connected with a situation: 2. exactly as is…. Learn more.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCOPYBOOK definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    4 meanings: 1. a book of specimens, esp of penmanship, for imitation 2. mainly US a book for or containing documents 3. → See.... Click for more definitions.

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    Definition of copybook noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    Define copybook. copybook synonyms, copybook pronunciation, copybook translation, English dictionary definition of copybook. n. An exercise book containing models of penmanship, used in teaching handwriting. adj. Unoriginal; trite: used copybook phrases in the essay.

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    Jun 9, 2024 · Definitions of copybook. noun. a book containing models of good penmanship; used in teaching penmanship. see more.

  10. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryCOPYBOOK - All you need to know about it | Collins English...

    Definitions of 'copybook' 1. a book containing models of handwriting, formerly used in teaching penmanship. [...] 2. ordinary; trite; commonplace. [...] More. Pronunciations of 'copybook' British English: kɒpibʊk. More. Idioms with 'copybook' blot your copybook. Examples of 'copybook' in a sentence.

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    Definition of copybook in English: copybook. Pronunciation: /ˈkɒpɪbʊk/ noun. a book containing models of handwriting for learners to imitate. Example sentences. adjective. [attributive] exactly in accordance with established criteria; perfect: it wasn't exactly a copybook landing. More example sentences Synonyms. For editors and proofreaders.