precopy

/ˈpriːkɒpi/ or /ˈriːkɒpi/

Definitions

1. noun

A copy of text, such as a document or email, made before it is sent or published.

“The journalist made sure to send a precopy to her editor before publishing the story online.”

2. verb

To make a copy of (text, such as a document or email) before it is sent or published.

“The writer decided to pre-copy the manuscript before submitting it to the publisher.”

Synonyms

  • advance copy
  • draft
  • proof

Antonyms

  • final copy
  • published version