archive (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈɑːrkaɪv/
Definition
A collection of historical records or documents or the place where they are kept.
Examples
The library's archive contains thousands of rare books and manuscripts.
She accessed the company's digital archive to find old project files.
Researchers spent weeks sifting through the dusty archive for clues.
How to Use archive
- archive of (prepositional phrase)
- A collection of items belonging to or related to a specific subject or entity. — "The archive of the university holds records of its founding."
- archive files (collocation)
- To store computer files in a compressed or organized format for long-term storage. — "It's good practice to archive old project files at the end of each fiscal year."
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