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Plagiarism means copying work without giving credit.
What does Plagiarism mean?
using someone else’s work as if it were your own.
Dictionary definition
Using someone else’s words or ideas and presenting them as your own.
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What does plagiarism mean?
Plagiarism means using someone else’s work as if it were your own.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses plagiarism correctly?
The correct sentence uses plagiarism in a way that matches its meaning.
Practice 3
Which word is closest in meaning to plagiarism?
Copying is close in meaning to plagiarism.
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Plagiarism
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pla · gi · a · ri · sm · strongest beat: pla
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WordPlagiarism.
Partnoun.
MeaningPlagiarism means using someone else’s work as if it were your own.
ExampleExample: Plagiarism means copying work without giving credit.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- pla · gi · a · ri · sm
- Strongest beat
- pla
- Ending
- sm
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on pla.
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Synonyms
Words like Plagiarism
copyingSimilar meaning.
academic dishonestySimilar meaning.
Antonyms
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originalityOpposite or contrasting meaning.
creditOpposite or contrasting meaning.
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plagiarism
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plagiarisms
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