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master file

American  

noun

  1. Computers. a permanent file, periodically updated, that serves as an authoritative source of data.


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There can be no question that “intentionally marking people who are still living as dead” in the master file “is unheard of and improper,” Flick stated.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 16, 2025

Until the master file is fully modernized, it will remain a colossal task to get real-time information on refunds and processing status to taxpayers, not to mention assure the latest safety and fraud precautions.

From Washington Post Feb. 22, 2023

The target date to entirely replace the master file is now 2030, but the GAO warns it’s unlikely the IRS will meet that deadline.

From Washington Post Feb. 22, 2023

Take the Yahoo hiccup: What likely happened was that the offending URL, https://occupywallst.org, was added to a spam filter master file.

From Slate Sep. 22, 2011

Kweiros snapped the communicator off, sat back to drum idly on his desk, then got up and walked over to his master file control board.

From Indirection by Freas, Kelly

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