master file

collocation in English

meaningsofmasterandfile

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master
noun[C]
uk
/ˈmɑː.stər/us
/ˈmæs.tɚ/
the person who owns, cares for, and controls ...
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file
noun
uk
/faɪl/us
/faɪl/
any of several different types of container used to store papers, letters, and other documents in an ordered way, especially in ...
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(Definition ofmasterandfilefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofmaster file

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Each study could involve a number of divisions in different locations, who may hold duplicates of all or part of themasterfile, as necessary.
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Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
Host operators obtained copies of themasterfileand use it in the configuration of hosts.
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An alternative is to suggest keeping written passwords in a secure place, such as a safe or an encryptedmasterfile.
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This division also ensures that appropriate entries from the above documents are made to the respective individual driver's recordmasterfile.
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If the system fails during a batch run, themasterfileis recreated by restoring the son backup and then restarting the batch.
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This creates a compound document and amasterfileto which the document makes reference.
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Themasterfileis backed up at regular intervals.
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In a disk file system there is typically amasterfiledirectory, and a map of used and free data regions.
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Automate a small number of key initial tests, such as comparing your accounts payable vendormasterfile with the employee address file, to uncover potential policy violations or fraud.
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Also, with regard to themasterfilecontrol there must be an independent review ofmasterfilechanges and creation of transactional responsibilities to identify any redundant master files.
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Article 58 requires that the sponsor and investigator shall archive the content of the clinical trialmasterfilefor at least 25 years after the end of the clinical trial.
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Similar zone master files may be created for the reverse resolution of the broadcast address and the null address.
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For example: stock updates applied to an inventory, banking transactions applied to account and customer master files, booking and ticketing transactions to an airline's reservation system, billing for utility services.
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