Plagiarize
Definition
Plagiarize means to use someone else's work or ideas without giving them proper credit. It is like copying your friend's homework and submitting it as your own.
Analogy
Plagiarizing is like taking a shortcut by using someone else's hard work instead of doing the work yourself.
Related terms
Academic Integrity: Upholding honesty and ethical behavior in academic settings.
Copyright Infringement: Unauthorized use or reproduction of someone else's copyrighted material.
Paraphrasing: Restating someone else's ideas in your own words while still giving them credit.
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