Definition of copy-edits:
(n) :
The result of copying; an identical or nearly identical duplicate of an original.
(n) :
(genetics) The result of gene or chromosomal duplication.
(n) :
An imitation, sometimes of inferior quality.
(n) :
(typography, journalism, publishing) The text (words, content) that is to be typeset or similarly prepared and published.
(n) :
(marketing, advertising) The output of copywriters, who are employed to write material which encourages consumers to buy goods or services.
(n) :
(uncountable) The text to be set into newspaper articles, magazine pages, or similar.