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master copies

master copies is the plural of master copy.

master copies is the third-person singular simple present indicative of master copy.

Meaning of master copy

Noun

master copy (plural master copies)

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
    Synonyms:
    original
  3. (fine arts) A copy of a famous artwork made for purposes such as practice, enjoyment, respect, or imitation.

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Questions about master copies

What is master copies the plural of?
Master copies is the plural of master copy.

Words near master copies in the dictionary

  1. master class
  2. master classes
  3. master clock
  4. master clocks
  5. master copied
  6. master copies
  7. master copy
  8. master copying
  9. master craftsman
  10. Master Cube
  11. Master Cubes

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Adapted from Wiktionary: master copies (page history and authors); master copy (page history and authors). Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws reformatted the entry and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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