Standard protocol in the US dictates that the tassel be worn on the right side of one's mortarboard at commencement and then, during the ceremony, moved to the left side. Teachers and administrators at commencement place their tassels on the left. It symbolizes one's transition from candidate to graduate.
copy. 1  an imitation, reproduction, or transcript of an original: a copy of a famous painting. 2  one of the various examples or specimens of the same book, engraving, or the like. 3  written matter intended to be reproduced in printed form: The editor sent the copy for the next issue to the printer.
This is true as we do not use the word copy and duplicate in the same context. The word copy is often used in the sense of âreproduction.â On the other hand, the word duplicate is often used in the sense of âan identical copy.â This is the main difference between the two words. In fact, all the difference between copy and duplicate comes from these meanings. What is a Copy? The word copy is often used in the sense of âreproduction.â This means copy is the reproduced result of an original. However, you should remember that we can make a copy from another copy as well. Take a look at the two sentences given below. Robert asked his assistant to copy the letter in a separate sheet of paper.