master copying

A form of master copy — 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.

Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of master copy
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