archive

Meanings

• noun

  A collection of historical records or documents: a repository of information.

• verb

  The action of preserving records, data, or other information.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɑɹkaɪv/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈɑɹkaɪv/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with archive
archives , cares , shares , spares , scares

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Variants

List of all variants of archive that leads to same result
archive , archives , archived , archiving

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Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

archives, archive's, archived

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French en arche, 'in the arch,' from arche, 'a ruler, a high official,' from Greek archon, 'ruler.'

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. An archive is not just a collection of records or documents; it's also a preservation strategy.

2. The oldest known archives date back to ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia.

3. The term 'archive' is also used in computing to refer to a collection of data or files.

4. The term 'archive' comes from the Greek word 'archon,' meaning 'ruler,' because archives were often kept by rulers or governments.

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Related Concepts

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1. database: An organized collection of data, similar to an archive, but typically more focused on current information and easily searchable.

2. library: A collection of books, records, or other informational materials, often including archives.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, archives are often used to represent a vast store of knowledge or information. In art, they can symbolize the preservation of history or the passage of time. In music, there is a genre called archive recordings, which are old recordings that have been preserved and reissued.

How to Memorize "archive"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large room filled with shelves and boxes, containing countless documents and records. Visualize yourself carefully sorting and organizing these items into their proper places.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'archive' with 'history' or 'preservation.'

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'ARChives' to remember the meaning: 'A' for 'Archive,' 'R' for 'Records,' 'C' for 'Collection,' 'h' for 'Historical,' 'i' for 'Information,' 'v' for 'Vast,' and 'e' for 'Essential.'

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