Words Like BACKUP
We have put together a list of words that are similar to BACKUP.
23 Alternative Words Similar to backup
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6 examples of backup
1
there was no backup for the electrical supply; a backup motor; a backup generator
2
the policeman called for backup when he was fired on
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backup copy
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they performed a full system backup every weekend
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he discovered a backup in the toilet
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we need extra employees for summer fill-ins
10 definitions of backup
1
anything kept in reserve to serve as a substitute in case of failure or unavailability of the normal or primary object; -- used for devices, plans, people, etc. Also used attributively.
2
a musician or group of musicians accompanying a soloist, whether vocalists or instrumentalists.
3
a person or group of persons serving as reinforcement for another or others.
4
an accumulation, overflow, or reverse flow (in traffic or a liquid flow system) caused by a stoppage or other malfunction.
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A copy of a program or data from a computer onto a data-storage medium, usually one that may be removed to safe storage at a distance from the computer; it is used to preserve data for use in the contingency that the original data on the computer may be lost or become unusable. A backup that is removed from the building housing the computer system (to provide protection against loss of data in a disastrous event such as a fire) is called off-site backup. Also used attributively.
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The act or process of creating a backup{5}.
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a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts
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an accumulation caused by clogging or a stoppage
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(computer science) a copy of a file or directory on a separate storage device
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the act of providing approval and support