digital preservation
nounUK /ˌdɪdʒ.ɪ.təl ˌprez.əˈveɪ.ʃən/
US /ˌdɪdʒ.ɪ.t̬əl ˌprez.ɚˈveɪ.ʃən/
Keeping computer files safe so they can still be used many years later.
The library uses digital preservation to keep old photos from being lost.
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2. The process of copying old paper or tape records into computer form and keeping them safe.
Digital preservation of the town's old newspapers took two years.
3. The work of making sure websites and online records stay available over time.
The team focuses on digital preservation of government websites.
4. The practice of checking and updating stored files so they still open on new computers.
Good digital preservation means testing files every few years.