backup — a copy of data stored separately for protection against loss
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a copy of data stored separately for protection against loss
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbækʌp/
Example Sentences
- My homework disappeared, but luckily I had a backup on my USB drive - I'm not that stupid!
- The police called for backup when they saw the cat stuck in the tree was actually a lion.
- Always have a backup plan when asking someone out - like having ice cream ready for consolation.
backup
NOUN[/ˈbækʌp/]
a copy of data stored separately for protection against loss
Saved by backup copies
After a breakup, backup memories and makeup for tomorrow!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Emerged in the 1950s during the computer era as a compound of 'back' (rear) and 'up' (upward). Originally denoting the act of reversing, the term evolved to describe the practice of withdrawing data to a secure location for safekeeping, eventually becoming the standard computing term for duplicate copies of data.
Breakdown
back (rear, backward direction) + up (upward, supporting action). The compound originally meant 'to move backward,' but developed into a technical term meaning 'to create a secure copy or reserve supply.'
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📝Examples
“My homework disappeared, but luckily I had a backup on my USB drive - I'm not that stupid!”
“The police called for backup when they saw the cat stuck in the tree was actually a lion.”
“Always have a backup plan when asking someone out - like having ice cream ready for consolation.”
“The company's backup generator saved them during the power outage.”
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