English Explanatory Dictionary

autosave

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A software facility that saves an open document (or progress in a game, etc.) periodically to avoid the risk of data loss.
  2. A copy of a file or document saved automatically by such a facility.
verb
  1. To save (data) automatically.

Pronunciation

/ˈɔːtəʊˌseɪv/ /ˈɔtoʊˌseɪv/ /ˈɑtoʊ-/ en-uk-autosave.ogg

Word forms

autosave autosaves auto-save autosaving autosaved

Etymology

From auto- + save.

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