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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'