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Plagarism

Description

Plagiarism is the act of using someone else's words, ideas, or work without giving proper credit or permission. It is considered unethical and a form of intellectual dishonesty.

Parts of Speech

• Noun
• Verb

Senses and Usages

1. Noun – Act of Plagiarism

   When used as a noun, plagiarism refers to the act of plagiarizing or stealing someone else's work.

   Example Sentence: The professor caught the student committing plagiarism and gave him a failing grade for the assignment.

2. Verb – Commit Plagiarism

   As a verb, to plagiarize means to use someone else's work and present it as one's own without proper acknowledgment or permission.

   Example Sentence: It is important to properly cite your sources to avoid plagiarizing in your research papers.

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