master file
The principal source of data for an application. It holds data which is mostly static but which can be added to or amended by updating as necessary during processing. In a traditional commercial batch-processing application, such as a payroll, the master file (of all employees) is updated by reference to a transaction file of hours worked in the current month, leave, sickness, promotions, etc.
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