Definition: Backup


To make a copy of a file, group of files, or the entire contents of a hard disk, either for archiving purposes or for safeguarding valuable files from loss should the active copy be damaged or destroyed.




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Retrieval of data from or transfer of data into a storage device or area such as RAM or a register.

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