computer backup

/kəmˌpjudər ˌbækˈʌp/
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Definitions of computer backup
  1. noun
    (computer science) a copy of a file or directory on a separate storage device
    synonyms: backup
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    type of:
    duplicate, duplication
    a copy that corresponds to an original exactly
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