Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rough-copy
noun
/rʌf ˈkɒpi/
Definition
A preliminary version of a document that contains errors and is not yet polished or finalized.
Examples
- Before submitting his essay, he printed out a rough copy to make revisions.
- She shared a rough copy of her report with her colleagues for feedback.
Meaning
A rough copy is an initial draft that may be messy or contain mistakes, used for the purpose of getting ideas down before creating a final version.
Synonyms
- draft
- preliminary version
- sketch
- outline
