Definition of Master file

1. Noun. (computer science) a computer file that is used as the authority in a given job and that is relatively permanent.

Exact synonyms: Main File
Category relationships: Computer Science, Computing
Generic synonyms: Computer File

Lexicographical Neighbors of Master File

master's degrees
master's theses
master's thesis
master-at-arms
master bedroom
master bedrooms
master cast
master chief petty officer
master chief petty officers
master copy
master cylinder
master data
master data management
master eye
master file (current term)
master gland
master glands
master key
master keys
master mariner
master mariners
master of ceremonies
master plan
master plans
master race
master races
master seaman
master seamen
master sergeant

Literary usage of Master file

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS): A Comprehensive Guide by Doris V. Sweet (1994)
"The RTECS® master file is composed of 107-character fixed length records. ... RTECS® master file LAYOUT Field No. Field Name Position Description 1 Sequence ..."

2. Financial Investigations: A Financial Approach to Detecting and Resolving Crimesby Don Vogel by Don Vogel (1999)
"The master file is designed to accumulate all data pertaining to the tax ... Two of the categories are the Business master file and the Individual Master ..."

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