borrowed answer
[ˈbɑroʊd ˈænsər]
nounpl: borrowed answers
resposta emprestada
1. An answer or response that is taken from another source without proper attribution or acknowledgment; an answer that is not original
The student submitted a borrowed answer from an online forum without citing the source.
O aluno apresentou uma resposta emprestada de um fórum online sem citar a fonte.
2. In academic or professional contexts, using someone else's answer or solution without credit or permission
Using a borrowed answer in an exam is considered cheating and violates academic integrity.
Usar uma resposta emprestada em um exame é considerado cópia e viola a integridade acadêmica.
The concept of 'borrowed answer' is particularly relevant in North American and Brazilian academic environments where plagiarism policies are strictly enforced. In Brazil, academic integrity (integridade acadêmica) is increasingly emphasized in universities. In the USA, institutions have developed sophisticated plagiarism detection tools and strict honor codes to combat this practice. The term reflects growing concerns about academic honesty in the digital age where information is easily accessible.
NYC Slang
jacked answer, bite, or swipe
Related Idioms & Phrases
passing off someone else's answer
giving credit where credit is due
caught red-handed with a borrowed answer
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