Kopeeritud

Kopeeritud is a term in Estonian used as an adjective meaning copied or reproduced. It describes content or objects that have been taken from another source rather than created originally. This can apply to text, images, data, documents, or any material that exists as a duplicate of an original.

Etymology and grammar: Kopeeritud is the past passive participle of the verb kopeerima (to copy). It functions as an adjective and can be used attributively (kopeeritud tekst, kopeeritud fail) or predicatively (Dokument on kopeeritud). The form agrees with the noun in number and case, as is typical for Estonian adjectives.

Contexts and usage: In information technology, kopeeritud commonly refers to copied files, backups, or duplicated data. In publishing and academia, kopeeritud sisu or kopeeritud tekst often implies copying from another source and may raise plagiarism concerns if proper attribution is not provided. In legal contexts, the act of copying is governed by copyright law, and kopeeritud material may be subject to permissions, restrictions, or fair use considerations depending on jurisdiction and purpose.

Examples:

- Kopeeritud tekst tuleb õigesti viidata, et vältida plagiaati.

- Varukoopia sisaldab kopeeritud faile.

- Kui sisu on kopeeritud teiselt allikalt, tuleks märkida allikas.

See also: kiirkopeerimine, kopeerima, plagiaat, autoriõigused. Kopeeritud on üldiselt neutralne kirjeldava märksõna, mida kasutatakse nii tehnilises kui ka sotsiaalses kontekstis kirjeldamaks reprodukteeritud materjali.