Definition for "Backup"

Etymology

back +‎ up
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Backup - (Noun)

phonetic : /ˈbakˌəp/ http://www.gstatic.com/dictionary/static/sounds/de/0/backup.mp3
plural : backups
1. Help or support
  • no police backup could be expected
2. A person or thing that can be called on if necessary; a reserve
  • I've got a security force as backup
3. The procedure for making extra copies of data in case the original is lost or damaged
  • automatic online backup
4. A copy of this type
5. An overflow caused by a stoppage, as in water or automobile traffic
  • there are long backups on all routes
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(n) backup (an accumulation caused by clogging or a stoppage) "a traffic backup on the main street"; "he discovered a backup in the toilet"
fill-in (someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)) "the star had a stand-in for dangerous scenes"; "we need extra employees for summer fill-ins"
support (a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts)
computer backup ((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"
patronage (the act of providing approval and support) "his vigorous backing of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives"
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backup, n.

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; as, there was no backup for the electrical supply; a backup motor; a backup generator.
[PJC]

2. (Music) a musician or group of musicians accompanying a soloist, whether vocalists or instrumentalists.
Syn. -- accompaniment.[PJC]

3. a person or group of persons serving as reinforcement for another or others; as, the policeman called for backup when he was fired on.
[PJC]

4. an accumulation, overflow, or reverse flow (in traffic or a liquid flow system) caused by a stoppage or other malfunction.
[PJC]

5. (Computers) 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; as, backup copy.
[PJC]

6. (Computers) The act or process of creating a backup{5}; as, they performed a full system backup every weekend.
[PJC]

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A reserve or substitute.
  • If the goalkeeper is injured, we have a backup.
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computing A copy of a file or record, stored separately from the original, that can be used to recover the original if it is destroyed or damaged.
  • After the power failure, we had to restore the database from backup.
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An accumulation of material that halts the flow or movement of something.
  • The blockage caused a backup in the plumbing.
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law enforcement reinforcements.
  • He's got a gun - you better send for backup.
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Backup - (Adjective)

standby, reserve or extra.
  • I am only a backup player.
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computing That is intended as a backup.
  • Make a backup copy of that file.
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Backup - (General)

1. an accumulation caused by clogging or a stoppage; "a traffic backup on the main street"; "he discovered a backup in the toilet"
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2. stand-in: someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult); "the star had a stand-in for dangerous scenes"; "we need extra employees for summer fill-ins"
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3. accompaniment: a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts
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4. (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"
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5. backing: the act of providing approval and support; "his vigorous backing of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives"
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6. In information technology, a backup or the process of backing up refers to making copies of data so that these additional copies may be used to restore the original after a data loss event. The verb is back up in two words, whereas the noun is backup (often used like an adjective in compound nouns).
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7. Backup is a backup utility made by Apple for Mac OS X. It is available through Apple's MobileMe (formerly .Mac) collection of Internet services. ...
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8. Backup in tactical operations means the operation of firearms ready for shooting to assist other team members. It is important for self-defense of involved agents and to prevent escapes. It is done by pointing to a target or shooting. Back up may lead, but is not limited, to suppressive fire.
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9. Backup was a BBC drama series about the work of a police Operational Support Unit (similar to the Territorial Support Group).
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10. A reserve or substitute; A copy of a file or record, stored separately from the original, that can be used to recover the original if it is destroyed or damaged; An accumulation of material that halts the flow or movement of something; reinforcements; standby, reserve or extra; That is ...
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11. (Backups) Web hosts back up data on their servers. Many host packages offer backups every 24 hours. This is supposed to prevent the loss of data should something happen to the server. . ...
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12. (Backups) some web companies will tell you that they provide daily backups of your account data. That being said, even if your company does offer some kind of backup, it’s critical that you always have your own backup handy. ...
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13. (Back-ups) Making a copy of your data so that it doesn't get lost if something bad happens (e.g. the power goes out in the middle of a big operation, leaving your database messed up). ...
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14. (Back-Ups) Areas of store where chilled and frozen products are stored and prepared
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15. (Backups) Media stored on tapes or diskettes and maintained in an offsite location to be used to restore an automated system in the event of a disaster.
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16. (Backups) Registry Easy provides Registry Backup, Restore Point, Favorites Backup and Folder
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17. (Backups) TVCHOST takes extreme steps to maintain system integrity. However, TVCHOSTshall not be held responsible for loss of data due to any cause. To ensure the highest level of data protection, TVCHOST recommends that ALL information be backed up on your own computer. ...
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18. (Backups) W3 Concepts, Inc performs daily backups with offsite storage for all of the information on our servers.  Information is loaded overnight from our staging area to production so that the current version of information is always available.
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19. (Backups) We back up your websites every day, so you need never worry that your data will be lost but we always advise our customers to keep a local copy of their website for their own peace of mind.
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20. (Backups) You are responsible for maintaining adequate backups of your content.
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21. Backups are needed for prevention of data loss in the case of unexpected server disaster, better you choose a cheap web hosting company that performs daily backups. Many of the cheap hosting packages include daily data backups.
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22. Full backups are made weekly, and backups of new/changed data made daily. No guarantees are made of any kind, either expressed or implied, as to the integrity of these backups. Backups are made for server restoration purposes only. ...
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23. A copy on floppy disk or tape of files on a PC's hard disk. A backup is used in case the hard disk file(s) are erased or damaged.
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24. The act of making a second (backup) copy of the data stored on a disk or other storage device, to safeguard against loss of data if there is damage to the primary copy.
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25. To create a copy of data as a precaution against the loss or damage of the original data. Most users backup some of their files, and many computer networks utilize automatic backup software to make regular copies of some or all of the data on the network. ...
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