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Original
(1) An authentic, original text, as opposed to a copy. (2) In publishing, the typewritten manuscript and graphic material from which a printed publication is made. The original copy is carefully prepared at the publishing house—for example, it is proofread and the typeface, type size, and page size are specified. Graphic material may consist of line drawings, tables, graphs, photographs, transparencies (negatives), and similar materials. In reprinting, a copy of the previous edition usually serves as the original. An original may be coded on punched or magnetic tape. Original (1) A firsthand object used as a model for reproductions. (2) A painting or document composed firsthand. (3) The complete author’s text of a literary work, as distinguished from a translation, rough draft, or revision. (4) A work of fine art, as distinguished from a copy or forgery. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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