Word of the Day – September 24, 2025

back up

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Definitions

Type Definition Sources
Record Example A copy of information held on a computer that is stored separately from the computer. (used 2 times in citations and controls)
Verb To copy files or databases to a second medium so they will be preserved in case of equipment failure of other disaster. (used 258 times in citations and controls)
  • Per ISO 704:2009 methodology

Other Forms

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Past backed up
Past Participle backed up
Present Participle backing up
Third Person backs up

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