backup in English dictionary

  • backup

    Meanings and definitions of "backup"

    • A reserve or substitute.
    • (computing) A copy of a file or record, stored separately from the original, that can be used to recover the original if it is destroyed or damaged.
    • An accumulation of material that halts the flow or movement of something.
    • (law enforcement) reinforcements
    • (computing) That is intended as a backup.
    • adjective
      Standby, reserve or extra.
    • adjective
      (computing)
      That is intended as a backup.
    • noun
      A reserve or substitute.
    • noun
      (computing)
      A copy of a file or record, stored separately from the original, that can be used to recover the original if it is destroyed or damaged.
    • noun
      An accumulation of material caused by a (partial) obstruction or (complete) blockage of the flow or movement of the material, or an accumulation of material that causes an overflow due to the flow being greater than the maximum possible flow.
    • noun
      (law enforcement)
      reinforcements
    • A duplicate of a program, a disk, or data, made either for archiving purposes or for safeguarding files.
    • The copy of the content of disks on another location for safe keeping.
    • reserve
    • copy of file or record
    • standby, reserve or extra
    • intended as backup
    • noun
      an accumulation caused by clogging or a stoppage; "a traffic backup on the main street"; "he discovered a backup in the toilet"
    • noun
      a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts
    • noun
      (computer science) a copy of a file or directory on a separate storage device; "he made a backup in case the original was accidentally damaged or erased"
    • noun
      someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult); "the star had a stand-in for dangerous scenes"; "we need extra employees for summer fill-ins"
    • noun
      the act of providing approval and support; "his vigorous backing of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives"

    Synonyms of "backup" in English dictionary

    support, patronage, duplicate are the top synonyms of "backup" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of backup

    • backup ( plural  backups)
    • backup ( not comparable)
    • backup (not comparable)
    • backup (plural backups)
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