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archive

 

[ หˆษ‘หrkaษชv ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

data storage

A collection of historical records or documents preserved for research and reference purposes.

Synonyms

collection, record, repository

Examples of usage

  • The archive contains centuries-old manuscripts.
  • She spent hours sifting through the archive looking for relevant information.
Context #2 | Verb

computing

To store data in an archive for long-term retention and preservation.

Synonyms

backup, preserve, store

Examples of usage

  • You should archive important files to prevent loss.
  • The system automatically archives emails after a certain period.

Translations

Translations of the word "archive" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น arquivo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคญเคฟเคฒเฅ‡เค–เคพเค—เคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Archiv

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ arsip

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐั€ั…ั–ะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ archiwum

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใƒผใ‚ซใ‚คใƒ–

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท archive

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ archivo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท arลŸiv

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•„์นด์ด๋ธŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุฑุดูŠู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ archiv

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ archรญv

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆกฃๆกˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ arhiv

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skjalasafn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผาฑั€ะฐา“ะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ แƒฅแƒ˜แƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ arxiv

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ archivo

Etymology

The word 'archive' comes from the Greek word 'arkheion' which referred to the home of the magistrate or ruler where official records were kept. Over time, the meaning expanded to include any collection of historical documents or records. Archives play a crucial role in preserving the history and heritage of societies, providing valuable insights for research and study.

See also: archived, archives, archiving, archivist, unarchived.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,524, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.