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deep-copy

Noun

(plural deep copies)

  1. (computing) A copy of a data structure duplicating not only the structure itself, but all structures to which it is linked
    Don't try to make a deep copy of that -- you'll pull in half the database
Verb
  1. To make a deep copy of
    I'd prefer to deep copy that in order to avoid complications with updates.
  2. (intransitive) To make a deep copy
    This is a situation where you either have to deep copy or handle the complication of updates.
Usage notes
  1. Not "to deeply copy".
Verb

(third-person singular simple present deep-copies, present participle deep-copying, simple past and past participle deep-copied)

  1. Alternative spelling of deep copy.
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deep copy - Computer Definition

A duplicate copy of a data structure. See shallow copy.

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