Backup: meaning, definitions and examples

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backup

 

[ ˈbæk.ʌp ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

data storage

A copy of data made in case the original is lost or damaged. It is used to restore the original data.

Synonyms

copy, duplicate, reserve

Examples of usage

  • Make sure to create a backup of your important files regularly.
  • I lost all my photos, but luckily I had a backup on my external hard drive.
Context #2 | Verb

computing

To make a copy of data in case the original is lost or damaged.

Synonyms

copy, duplicate, save

Examples of usage

  • Remember to backup your documents before formatting your computer.
  • The software automatically backs up your files every hour.

Translations

Translations of the word "backup" in other languages:

🇵🇹 backup

🇮🇳 बैकअप

🇩🇪 Backup

🇮🇩 cadangan

🇺🇦 резервна копія

🇵🇱 kopia zapasowa

🇯🇵 バックアップ

🇫🇷 sauvegarde

🇪🇸 copia de seguridad

🇹🇷 yedekleme

🇰🇷 백업

🇸🇦 نسخة احتياطية

🇨🇿 záloha

🇸🇰 záloha

🇨🇳 备份

🇸🇮 varnostna kopija

🇮🇸 afrit

🇰🇿 резервтік көшірме

🇬🇪 სარეზერვო ასლი

🇦🇿 ehtiyat nüsxə

🇲🇽 copia de seguridad

Word origin

The term 'backup' originated in the mid-17th century as a nautical term referring to a support or reinforcement. It later evolved to be used in computing and data storage, where it refers to making copies of data for security and recovery purposes. The concept of backups has become crucial in the digital age to prevent data loss and ensure the integrity of information.

See also: back, backbone, backchat, backdrop, backed, backer, backers, backhander, backing, backline, backmarker, backpack, backroom, backside, backspace, backstop, backward, backwards, backyard, unbacked.