"disk image" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: disk images [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} disk image (plural disk images)
  1. (computing) A copy of all or part of a disk drive retained for backup or replication purposes. Categories (topical): Computing Synonyms: disc image [UK]
    Sense id: en-disk_image-en-noun-G8DK5b2D Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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