local file

noun phrase

Pronunciation: /ˈloʊkəl faɪl/

Definition

A digital document or data item stored on the internal storage of the device currently in use.

Examples

• Please ensure you have saved the local file before disconnecting from the network.

• The software cannot access the local file because it is restricted to the user's private directory.

• I accidentally deleted the local file and had to restore it from my backup drive.

Synonyms of local file

Words with a similar meaning to local file:

• document
• data
• stored item
• on-device file

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