mastercopy
mastercopy is the alternative form of master copy.
Meaning of master copy
Noun
master copy (plural master copies)
- 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.
- 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
- A copy of a famous artwork made for purposes such as practice, enjoyment, respect, or imitation.
Forms of mastercopy
| Noun | |
|---|---|
| plural | mastercopies |
| Verb | |
| third-person singular present | mastercopies |
| present participle | mastercopying |
| past participle | mastercopied |
| past | mastercopied |
Questions about mastercopy
- What is mastercopy the alternative form of?
- Mastercopy is the alternative form of master copy.
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Adapted from Wiktionary: mastercopy (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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