manual backup

noun phrase

Meaning

A process of copying data from a computer or device to a separate storage medium, performed by a person rather than automatically by software.

Examples

The IT department insists on a weekly manual backup of all critical server data.
He prefers to do a manual backup of his phone's contacts every month.

Synonyms: hand-operated copy, manual data copy, manual save

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manual backup

noun phrase

Pronunciation: ˈmænjuəl ˈbækʌp

Definition

A process of copying data from a computer or device to a separate storage medium, performed by a person rather than automatically by software.

Examples

The IT department insists on a weekly manual backup of all critical server data.
He prefers to do a manual backup of his phone's contacts every month.
For sensitive information, a manual backup provides an extra layer of security.

How to Use manual backup

manual backup of (prepositional phrase): To create a copy of specific data. — "She made a manual backup of her photos of the trip."
do a manual backup (collocation): To perform the action of creating a manual backup. — "It's good practice to do a manual backup regularly."

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