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Definition: Meaning of, backup in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈbakʌp /

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backup backups
  1. [countable] something that you can use to replace something that does not work or is lost
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  2. [countable] a copy of a computer document, program etc, which is made in case the original becomes lost or damaged
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  3. [uncountable] people or things that can be used to provide support and help if they are needed
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  4. [countable] American English someone who will play in a sports team if one of the other players is injured or ill [=  reserve]
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backup used in phrases

  • backup file (noun)
    1. computing a computer file dedicated to storing and updating computer backups
  • backup man (noun)
    1. as when things get dangerous or difficult someone who takes the place of another
  • backup system (noun)
    1. a computer system for making backups
  • computer backup (noun)
    1. computing a copy of a file or directory on a separate storage device
  • incremental backup (noun)
    1. a system of making copies of computer FILE s and keeping them safe in case the computer becomes damaged. Only new documents or documents that have changed are copied, because this is quicker than copying all the FILEs every time.
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