"backup copy" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: backup copies [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} backup copy (plural backup copies)
  1. (computing, software) A duplicate instance of an application, datafile, server or system created as a means to restore the original data in case it is deleted, corrupted or lost. Categories (topical): Computing, Software
    Sense id: en-backup_copy-en-noun-EZotRfuV Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences, software

Inflected forms

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