Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

master copy

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.54 in modern English

Syllables
mas-ter -copy
IPA
19
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
3
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The copy that acts as the main or original version among several copies, such as the master proof where changes from other author copies are combined, or a similar master manuscript with edits transferred to it.

noun

An original copy of a document, digital file, stencil, or other item that acts as the main version used to create all other copies, such as photocopies, printouts, or duplicates made by various methods.

noun

A copy of a famous artwork made for purposes such as practice, enjoyment, respect, or imitation.

verb

To transfer edits to a master copy from various stakeholders' copies (as for example with multiple authors and editors).

Intransitive verb; Transitive verb

verb

To make a copy of a masterpiece.

Intransitive verb; Transitive verb

Usage

Inflected Forms

master copies (plural) mastercopy (alternative) master copies (present, singular) master copying (participle, present) master copied (participle, past) master copied (past)

Derived Forms

mastercopy

Synonyms

original master

Questions

What does master copy mean?
The copy that acts as the main or original version among several copies, such as the master proof where changes from other author copies are combined, or a similar master manuscript with edits transferred to it.

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