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original
the first or official version of a document
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original with Russian translation
original usage examples
Сохраните оригинал для собеседования.
Keep the original for the interview.
Им нужен был оригинал, а не скан.
They wanted the original, not a scan.
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original belongs to the topic "Documents and Paperwork, Travel and Immigration Documents, Finance and Banking Documents, Healthcare and Insurance Documents, Housing and Utilities Documents, Security and Background Checks, Employment and HR Documents, Taxes and Government Forms, Legal Agreements and Compliance, Education and Credentials, Business and Invoicing Documents, Shipping and Customs Documents, Identity and Personal Details, Application Status and Appointments, Digital Files and Office Admin". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
original synonyms
What's the difference between original / certified copy / master copy
оригинал — the first or official version of a document
Keep the original for the interview.
Сохраните оригинал для собеседования.
the first and true version of something
Please keep the original for your records.
Пожалуйста, сохраните оригинал для ваших документов.
a copy officially confirmed as true
The embassy asked for a certified copy of my passport.
Посольство запросило заверенную копию моего паспорта.
the main official version kept for reproduction
The master copy is stored in the archive.
Эталонный оригинал хранится в архиве.
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В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
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How to pronounce original and what this word means
original translation: оригинал. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce original
/əˈrɪdʒ.ɪ.nəl/
original translation
оригинал
original examples
Keep the original for the interview.
original transcription
/əˈrɪdʒ.ɪ.nəl/, /əˈrɪdʒənl/
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original meaning: what does it mean?
the first or official version of a document
original pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
original is pronounced as /əˈrɪdʒ.ɪ.nəl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
original definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Keep the original for the interview. Translation: Сохраните оригинал для собеседования.
Is original part of Digital Files and Office Admin vocabulary?
Yes, original (оригинал) can be learned in the Digital Files and Office Admin topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is original part of Application Status and Appointments vocabulary?
Yes, original (оригинал) can be learned in the Application Status and Appointments topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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