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- Dictionarycopybook/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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COPYBOOK definition: 1. exactly as is expected or following the rules connected with a situation: 2. exactly as is…. Learn more.
noun. copy· book ˈkä-pē-ˌbu̇k. : a book formerly used in teaching penmanship and containing models for imitation. Examples of copybook in a Sentence. Recent Examples on the Web But in 1903, Griffith badly blotted his copybook.
copybook. (kɒpibʊk ) 1. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] A copybook action is done perfectly, according to established rules. [mainly British] Yuri gave a copybook display. 2. See blot sb's copybook. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.
COPYBOOK meaning: 1. exactly as is expected or following the rules connected with a situation: 2. exactly as is…. Learn more.
Copybook definition: a book containing models, usually of penmanship, for learners to imitate.. See examples of COPYBOOK used in a sentence.
1. (Printing, Lithography & Bookbinding) a book of specimens, esp of penmanship, for imitation. 2. (Printing, Lithography & Bookbinding) chiefly US a book for or containing documents. 3. blot one's copybook informal to spoil one's reputation by making a mistake, offending against social customs, etc.
Definition of copybook noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Definitions of copybook. noun. a book containing models of good penmanship; used in teaching penmanship. see more.
A complete guide to the word "COPYBOOK": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.
copybook meaning, definition, what is copybook: completely suitable or correct: Learn more.
