dedicated-filepolicy

noun

UK /ˈdɛdɪkeɪtɪd ˈfaɪlˌpɒləsi/

US /ˈdɛdɪkeɪtɪd ˈfaɪlˌpɑːləsi/

A special rule that tells a computer how to save and keep certain files safe.

The school's dedicated-filepolicy keeps students' homework files in a safe folder.

SYNONYMS

file rule storage policy file guideline data rule file regulation

RELATED WORDS

file system data storage access control backup permissions

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A rule that applies only to one specific type of file.

The dedicated-filepolicy for photos stops them from being deleted by accident.

3. A setting that decides who can open or change a certain file.

Thanks to the dedicated-filepolicy, only teachers can edit the report file.

4. A plan for how a computer keeps copies of important files.

The dedicated-filepolicy makes a backup of the file every night.