ETYM French copie, from Latin copia abundance, number, Late Lat. also, a transcript; co- + the root of opes riches. Related to Opulent, Copious.
1. An imitation or reproduction of an original.
2. Material suitable for a journalistic account.
3. Matter to be printed; exclusive of graphical materials; SYN. written matter.

ETYM Latin exemplar, exemplum: cf. French exemplaire. Related to Example, Examper, Sampler.
Something to be imitated; SYN. example, model, good example.