Phrase guide

clean copy

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A copy of a draft of a document without editing notations.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Print everyone a clean copy so they can read it over the weekend.

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 清稿 (qīnggǎo) — copy of a draft
  • Finnish: puhdas kopio — copy of a draft
  • Finnish: puhdas jäljennös — copy of a draft