autocopying
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/ˈɔːtoʊˌkɒpiɪŋ/
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/ˈɔːtəʊˌkɒpiɪŋ/
(autocopy)
automatic duplication
Etymology
Etymology Information
'autocopy' originates from the combination of 'auto-' meaning 'self' or 'automatic' and 'copy' meaning 'to duplicate'.
Historical Evolution
'autocopy' evolved from the need to describe the automatic duplication of digital data.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to manual copying, but with technological advancements, it now refers to automatic processes.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
the act of automatically copying data or documents.
The software is autocopying the files to the backup server.
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Last updated: 2025/01/28 14:39