shared-then-copy

adjective

UK /ʃeəd ðɛn ˈkɒpi/

US /ʃɛrd ðɛn ˈkɑpi/

First you share something, and then you make a copy of it.

The app uses a shared-then-copy rule so everyone gets their own copy after sharing.

SYNONYMS

share-then-duplicate copy-after-sharing shared-copy share-and-copy

RELATED WORDS

copy-on-write duplicate share clone snapshot

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A way of handling data where one copy is shared first and a separate copy is made only when someone changes it.

The database uses shared-then-copy to save memory until a change happens.

3. A rule in a game where players share a card, then each takes a copy.

In this card game, shared-then-copy means you pass the card and keep a copy.

4. A method where a file is shared with a group and then copied to each person's folder.

The teacher used a shared-then-copy step to give every student the worksheet.