Phrase guide
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Sound
Each Play button uses your device's default local English voice, or a natural local fallback. The selected voice name appears after playback. This is synthesized speech, not a source recording.
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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.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: media, printing, publishing
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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.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: business
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Synonyms: original
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noun
A copy of a famous artwork made for purposes such as practice, enjoyment, respect, or imitation.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Qualifier: fine arts
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verb
To transfer edits to a master copy from various stakeholders' copies (as for example with multiple authors and editors).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive, transitive
Topics: media, printing, publishing
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verb
To make a copy of a masterpiece.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive, transitive
Qualifier: fine arts
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noun
an original creation (i.e., an audio recording) from which copies can be made
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: master, original
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: creation
History
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