autosave

noun

Meaning

A software facility that saves an open document periodically to avoid the risk of data loss.
A copy of a file or document saved automatically by such a facility.
To save (data) automatically.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

auto-save(English)save state(English)savepoint(English)savefile(English)save point(English)backup(English)snapshot(English)autobackup(English)

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Sources

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