"ctrl-c" meaning in English

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Verb

Forms: ctrl-c's [present, singular, third-person], ctrl-c'ing [participle, present], ctrl-c'ed [participle, past], ctrl-c'ed [past]
Etymology: ctrl + c * Derived from the shortcut of simultaneously pressing the "ctrl" key and the "c" key, to copy something to one's clipboard on a computer. Head templates: {{en-verb|~'s|~'ing|~'ed}} ctrl-c (third-person singular simple present ctrl-c's, present participle ctrl-c'ing, simple past and past participle ctrl-c'ed)
  1. (Internet, technology) to copy, to save to one's clipboard. Tags: Internet Categories (topical): Internet, Technology Related terms: ctrl-v
    Sense id: en-ctrl-c-en-verb-tF3xwgm1 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, technology

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