O backup
Example: Eu fiz o backup dos meus arquivos importantes ontem.
Definition
"Backup" refers to the process or copy of data stored separately to ensure its recovery in case of loss, damage, or failure. In the context of security, a backup safeguards important files, allowing restoration if the original data becomes inaccessible or corrupted.
Etymology
The word "backup" comes from English, combining "back," meaning support or return, and "up," indicating enhancement or increase. It originally referred to reinforcement or reserve, evolving in computing to mean a copy of data kept for safety. Did you know? The term became popular with the rise of digital data storage.
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