master file

ˈmæstər faɪl

Definition

Definition of master file - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

technology

TECH.

primary data storage location in a computer system

TECH.

The master file contains all the essential data for the program.
The master file is backed up daily to prevent data loss.
Access to the master file is restricted to authorized personnel only.

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Expressions with master

puppet master

person who controls puppets in a performance

The puppet master skillfully maneuvered the marionettes on stage.

past master

person with exceptional skill or knowledge in an area

She is a past master of classical piano.

one's own master

person who controls their own life and decisions

After starting his business, he became his own master.

master of none

person who has many skills but is not an expert in any

He is a master of none, knowing a bit of everything.

master of one's time

individual in control of their daily activities

As a freelancer, Jenna enjoys being the master of her time and commitments.

master of the brush

highly skilled painter or artist

Leonardo da Vinci was a master of the brush.

Expressions with file

file under

put a document into a specific folder or category

Please file under 'Invoices' when you finish.

file in

enter a room or building in a line or sequence

The students began to file in quietly into the auditorium.

file out

leave a place in a line or sequence

The students began to file out of the classroom quietly.

file past

move in a line with serious purpose

The mourners file past the casket in silence.

file with

store information in a specific place

Please file the receipts with the other financial records.

file off

leave in an orderly single file

The students filed off the bus quietly.

file down

lessen intensity or severity

They filed down their differences to reach an agreement.

rank and file workers

ordinary workers in a company or organization

The rank and file workers demanded better working conditions.

file off the serial numbers

remove identifying marks to hide origin or ownership

Thieves file off the serial numbers to avoid detection.

box file

container for storing documents

She kept all her important papers in a box file.

Terms with master file included in their meaning

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MDF

acr.

acr: Master Database File

main file storing all database information

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French:fichier maître, ...
German:Stammdatei, ...
Italian:file principale, ...
Spanish:archivo principal, ...
Portuguese:ficheiro mestre, ...
Chinese:主文件, ...
Japanese:マスターファイル, ...
Arabic:مِلَف رَئيسي, ...
Hebrew:קובץ מאסטר, ...
Russian:основной файл, ...
Ukrainian:головний файл, ...
Hindi:मुख्य फ़ाइल, ...
Bengali:প্রধান ফাইল, ...
Catalan:fitxer mestre, ...
Czech:kmenový soubor, ...
Danish:masterfil, ...
Dutch:hoofdbestand, ...
Greek:κύριο αρχείο, ...
Hungarian:törzsállomány, ...
Khmer:ឯកសារមេ, ...
Korean:마스터 파일, ...
Persian:فایل اصلی, ...
Polish:plik główny, ...
Portuguese (BR):arquivo mestre, ...
Romanian:fișier principal, ...
Swedish:huvudfil, ...
Thai:ไฟล์หลัก, ...
Turkish:ana dosya, ...
Vietnamese:tệp chính, ...

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