mastercopy
nounUK /ˈmɑːstəˌkɒpi/
US /ˈmæstərˌkɑːpi/
A mastercopy is the first, best copy that other copies are made from.
The teacher kept the mastercopy of the test in a locked drawer.
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2. In art, a painting or drawing made by copying an original work, often for practice or study.
She painted a mastercopy of a famous landscape to learn the artist's technique.
3. In music, a final recording from which all copies are produced.
The band stored the mastercopy of their album in a safe.
4. A perfect or ideal example that serves as a standard.
His essay was a mastercopy of clear writing.