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Original (Noun)

An original creation (i.e., an audio recording) from which copies can be made.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

The record company kept the original master recording in a secure vault to ensure its safety.
A duplicate copy of the song was made from the original track to distribute to radio stations.
The original recording was worn out from repeated playback, but the copy made from it sounded perfect.
The engineer used the original multitrack session to remix and rerelease the hit single.
The artist gave the original reel tape to the museum for preservation and exhibition.

Something that serves as a model or a basis for making copies; "this painting is a copy of the original".

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

The museum carefully preserved the original documents to ensure their integrity for future generations.
The artist's original manuscript was used as the foundation for the published novel.
The movie's special effects were based on the original designs created by the legendary artist.
The new smartwatch is an exact replica of the original model released five years ago.
The designer recreated the original patterns of the ancient fabrics for her exhibition.