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Definition of plagiarization

plagiarization

/ˌpleɪdʒəraɪˈzeɪʃən/
(UK: plagiarisation)
pla · gia · ri · za · tion
Plural:plagiarizations
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plagiarization Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The act or process of taking someone else's work, ideas, or words and passing them off as one's own; an instance of plagiarizing.

Example

"The university committee launched a formal investigation into the alleged plagiarization of the doctoral dissertation."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While "plagiarization" is grammatically valid and occasionally used to emphasize the specific act or process of copying, "plagiarism" is overwhelmingly preferred in standard academic and professional writing.

• Rhymes for plagiarization

• Nearby Words

plagiarism
plagiarist
plagiaristic
plagiarization
plagiarize
plagiarizer
plagioclimax

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the verb "plagiarize" and the suffix "-ation", ultimately tracing back to the Latin "plagiarius" (kidnapper or literary thief), from "plaga" (a hunting net or snare).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Plagiarization. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/plagiarization
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