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soft copy

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noun

Computers.

  1. computer output displayed on the screen of a VDT (opposed to hard copy).

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As Mildred approached, Olive held out one limp soft copy with a hand that shook perceptibly.

From Heriot's Choice A Tale by Carey, Rosa Nouchette

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