What does the cryptic crossword clue "Send in a column, keeping this for the record? (4,4)" mean?

The definition is "Send in a column, keeping this for the record?". The wordplay uses a double definition. Double definition The answer is FILECOPY.

Send in a column, keeping this for the record? (4,4)

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