backup
nouncandidate·updated May 12, 2026
A copy of files and programs made to facilitate recovery, if necessary.
polysemousNISTIR 7298: Glossary of Key Information Security Terms, Revision 2
Senses
NIST Cybersecurity Framework
A copy of files, data, or programs that is generally used for restoration in the event of damage or loss to the original files, data, or programs.
Wordset Dictionary
the act of providing approval and support
Wordset Dictionary
a copy of a file or directory on a separate storage device
Wordset Dictionary
a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts
Wordset Dictionary
someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)
Wordset Dictionary
an accumulation caused by clogging or a stoppage
Classifications
Entity Type
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Sensitivity
—60%llm-generatedllm:claude-haiku-4-5
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Information Class
—50%llm-generatedllm:claude-haiku-4-5
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Variants
- synonym
- computer backuppatronagerelieversupport
- alternatephrasing
- Backup
- plural
- backups
- possessive
- backup's
- pluralpossessive
- backups'