counterfoil

Meanings

• noun

  A printed or written document that serves as a duplicate or counterpart of an original document.

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Synonyms

counterstock

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Variants

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counterfoil , counterfoils

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Etymology

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From Old French contrefoil, meaning 'counter-leaf' or 'counterpart'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'counterfoil' is often used in the context of checks and bank transactions.

2. In some countries, counterfoils are required for legal and tax purposes.

3. Counterfoils can also refer to a material used to create a mirror image of a design or pattern.

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Related Concepts

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1. duplicate: A copy of an original document, object, or data.

2. original: The first or earliest version of something, from which all other versions are derived.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'counterfoil' is used to describe a character or situation that contrasts or complements another character or situation, providing depth and complexity to the story.

How to Memorize "counterfoil"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a document or a leaf that serves as a duplicate or counterpart of an original document.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'counterfoil' with the concept of a duplicate or a counterpart.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'counterpart copy' to memorize the word 'counterfoil'.

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