backup copy

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Synonyms: back copy

Antonyms: back copy

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|computing|software}} A [[duplicate]] [[instance]] of an [[application]], [[datafile]], [[server]] or [[system]] created as a means to [[restore]] the original data in case it is [[deleted]], [[corrupted]] or [[lost]].

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