English

Alternative forms

• deep-copy

Noun

deep copy ‎(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

deep copy

1. (transitive) 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

• Not "to deeply copy".

See also

• shallow copy