"savepoint" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: savepoints [plural]
Etymology: save + point Etymology templates: {{compound|en|save|point}} save + point Head templates: {{en-noun}} savepoint (plural savepoints)
  1. (video games) A designated spot where the player can save their progress. Categories (topical): Video games
    Sense id: en-savepoint-en-noun-~Mu7g~gl Topics: video-games
  2. (databases) A point during a transaction at which changes are committed, and to which the user can roll back if necessary. Categories (topical): Databases
    Sense id: en-savepoint-en-noun-qPsKF62T Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 37 63 Topics: computing, databases, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

Inflected forms

Download JSON data for savepoint meaning in English (2.0kB)

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