backup

Meanings

• noun

  the act of making a copy of data or an electronic file to protect against loss or damage

  - "He performed a regular backup of his important files."
  - "The system automatically creates a backup every night."

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Synonyms

line , tailback , reserve , spare , stand-in , substitute , extra , reserve , spare , standby , backing

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with backup
raves , caves , maves , graves

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Variants

List of all variants of backup that leads to same result
backup , backups , back up , backed up , backing up , backs up , get her back up , get his back up , get one's back up , get their back up , put someone's back up

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Etymology

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

originally, the act of physically duplicating items to prevent loss or damage, such as making a duplicate of a tape or disk

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the first magnetic tape used for data backup was invented in 1952?

2. The term 'backup' comes from the idea of having a 'spare' copy of something.

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Related Concepts

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1. data recovery: The process of retrieving lost or damaged data from a backup or alternative source.

2. cloud backup: The process of storing and managing backups on remote servers over the internet.

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Culture

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In the context of technology, backup is an essential process to prevent data loss and ensure business continuity.

How to Memorize "backup"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a safety deposit box filled with duplicate copies of important documents and files.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'backup' with the concept of 'safety' and 'protection'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Keep your data safe, make a backup' to help remember the meaning.

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