sparecopyprogram

noun

UK /spɛəˈkɒpi ˈprəʊɡræm/

US /spɛrˈkɑpi ˈproʊɡræm/

A spare copy program is a computer helper that makes extra copies of your files so you do not lose them.

I ran the sparecopyprogram before turning off my laptop.

SYNONYMS

backup tool backup software copy utility duplicate maker

RELATED WORDS

backup archive restore file copy data safety

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A small utility that duplicates a specific file on demand.

The sparecopyprogram copied the report to my USB stick.

3. A scheduled job that creates redundant copies of important folders.

The sparecopyprogram runs every night at midnight.

4. A feature inside a larger app that keeps an extra version of a document.

This editor's sparecopyprogram saved my essay after the crash.