plagiarism
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
The act of presenting someone else's words or ideas as your own without giving credit.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The student failed the assignment after the teacher discovered _____ in two of the paragraphs."
Answer: plagiarism
In your own words, what does "plagiarism" mean?
The act of presenting someone else's words or ideas as your own without giving credit.
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