copied answer

[KAH-peed AN-ser]
nounpl: copied answers
resposta copiada
1. An answer or response that has been duplicated or reproduced from another source without original thought or attribution
The teacher discovered that several students submitted copied answers from the internet.
A professora descobriu que vários alunos entregaram respostas copiadas da internet.
2. An answer taken from another student's work, typically in an academic context
He was suspended for submitting a copied answer on the exam.
Ele foi suspenso por entregar uma resposta copiada na prova.
In both Brazilian and American academic contexts, copied answers are considered a serious form of academic dishonesty and can result in failing grades, suspension, or expulsion. Schools and universities employ plagiarism detection software to identify such violations. The severity of consequences has increased with digital technology and the ease of internet access.
NYC Slang
cheat sheet answer / jacked answer
Synonyms / Sinônimos
plagiarized answerduplicate answerunoriginal answercheated answer
Antonyms / Antônimos
original answerauthentic answergenuine answerhonest answer

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resposta copiada
Standard usage in educational contexts
São Paulo
resposta copiada / cola
Cola is slang for cheating material
Rio de Janeiro
resposta copiada / cola
Common in school environments
Portugal
resposta copiada
Standard Portuguese term, may also use 'fraude académica'

Related Words

plagiarismcheatingacademic dishonestyoriginal workcitationparaphrase

Related Idioms & Phrases

caught with a copied answer
submitting copied answers
flagged for copied answers
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