Computer Backup (Noun)
Meaning
(computer science) a copy of a file or directory on a separate storage device; "he made a backup in case the original was accidentally damaged or erased".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- Regular computer backups are essential to prevent data loss in case of hardware or software failure.
- The system administrator made sure to perform a full computer backup before updating the operating system.
- It's a good idea to create a computer backup of your important files before traveling overseas.
- She promptly restored her files from the computer backup after her laptop was infected with a virus.
- The organization's disaster recovery plan includes daily computer backups to an off-site location.