Saved: meaning, definitions and examples

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saved

[ seɪvd ]

^{Context #1}

data storage

Preserved for future use; kept safe and sound.

Synonyms

archived, backed up, stored

Examples of usage

Your saved files are located in the 'Documents' folder.
Make sure to click 'Save' before closing the document.

^{Context #2}

computing

A copy of a file or document that is stored for future reference or use.

Synonyms

backup, copy, duplicate

Examples of usage

Don't forget to create a backup save of your important documents.
The system automatically creates a save every hour.

Translations

Translations of the word "saved" in other languages:

🇵🇹 salvo

🇮🇳 सहेजा गया

🇩🇪 gerettet

🇮🇩 diselamatkan

🇺🇦 збережений

🇵🇱 zapisany

🇯🇵 保存された

🇫🇷 sauvé

🇪🇸 guardado

🇹🇷 kaydedildi

🇰🇷 저장된

🇸🇦 محفوظ

🇨🇿 uložený

🇸🇰 uložené

🇨🇳 保存的

🇸🇮 shranjeno

🇮🇸 vistað

🇰🇿 сақталған

🇬🇪 შენახული

🇦🇿 saxlanılıb

🇲🇽 guardado

Word origin

The word 'saved' originates from the Middle English word 'saven', which comes from the Old French word 'sauver', meaning 'to protect, keep safe'. The concept of saving data has been essential since the early days of computing, with the term 'save' being widely used in various digital contexts.

See also: autosave, save, saver, saving, savings, savior, unsaved.