master copy

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master copy

noun master copies · mastercopy

  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.

    Similar: original

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

verb master copies · master copying · master copied · mastercopy

  1. intransitive, transitive To transfer edits to a master copy from various stakeholders' copies (as for example with multiple authors and editors).
  2. intransitive, transitive To make a copy of a masterpiece.

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@misc{master_copy_2026,
  title = {master copy},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/master%20copy},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}