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mimicking

/mɪmɪkɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does mimicking mean?

verb

To imitate or copy the actions, speech, or behavior of someone or something. Mimicking is often used to learn or understand a particular skill or style.

Example

"The student was mimicking the teacher's accent in order to improve her pronunciation."

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