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Meaning of backup
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
backup
n 1: an accumulation caused by clogging or a stoppage; "a
traffic backup on the main street"; "he discovered a backup
in the toilet"
2: someone who takes the place of another (as when things get
dangerous or difficult); "the star had a stand-in for
dangerous scenes"; "we need extra employees for summer fill-
ins" [syn: {stand-in}, {substitute}, {relief}, {reliever},
{backup}, {backup man}, {fill-in}]
3: a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or
provides background for other musical parts [syn:
{accompaniment}, {musical accompaniment}, {backup},
{support}]
4: (computer science) a copy of a file or directory on a
separate storage device; "he made a backup in case the
original was accidentally damaged or erased" [syn: {backup},
{computer backup}]
5: the act of providing approval and support; "his vigorous
backing of the conservatives got him in trouble with
progressives" [syn: {backing}, {backup}, {championship},
{patronage}]
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