1. deep-copy - Noun
2. deep-copy - Verb
deep copy (plural deep copies)
(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.
(transitive) To make a deep copy of.
I'd prefer to deep copy that in order to avoid complications with updates.
(intransitive) To make a deep copy.
This is a situation where you either have to deep copy or handle the complication of updates.
deep-copy (third-person singular simple present deep-copies, present participle deep-copying, simple past and past participle deep-copied)
Alternative spelling of deep copy
deep copy