Backup Definition
băkŭp
back up, backups
noun
backups
The act or result of backing up.
Webster's New World
A copy of a program or file that is stored separately from the original.
American Heritage
A ball that follows a path opposite to that of a hook.
Webster's New World
Support or backing.
American Heritage
The act or an instance of backing up computer data, files, etc.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
- fill-in
- backup-man
- stand-in
- reliever
- relief
- substitute
- support
- musical accompaniment
- accompaniment
- computer backup
- patronage
- championship
- backing
- understudy
- supporting
adjective
Extra; standby.
A backup pilot.
American Heritage
Standing by as an alternate or auxiliary.
A backup pilot.
Webster's New World
Supporting.
A backup effort.
Webster's New World
Of or having to do with the backing up of computer data, files, etc.
Webster's New World
Other Word Forms of Backup
Noun
Singular:
backup
Plural:
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