Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

line-copy

Noun

/ˈlaɪn ˌkɒpi/

Definition

Line-copy refers to the practice of copying text word-for-word from one source to another without alteration, often used in the context of design and publishing.

Examples

In the marketing department, we avoided using line-copy to ensure our campaign had original flair.
During the editing process, she found several instances of line-copy that needed to be rewritten to avoid plagiarism.

Meaning

The term can also relate to the exact replication of content in scripts, advertisements, or any written material, emphasizing the need for fidelity to the original text.