progressfile

noun

UK /ˈprəʊɡrɛsfaɪl/

US /ˈprɑːɡrɛsfaɪl/

A progressfile is a computer file that keeps track of how far you have gotten in a game or a task.

I saved my progressfile so I could finish the game later.

SYNONYMS

save file checkpoint file tracking file status file

RELATED WORDS

savegame checkpoint backup logfile record

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A document that records a student's learning and achievements over time.

The teacher added my best project to my progressfile.

3. A file that shows how much of a download or update is complete.

The progressfile showed the update was halfway done.

4. A record kept by a program of the steps it has finished.

The installer wrote each step to a progressfile.