Definitions For Backup

noun

  • The act of providing approval and support
  • (computer science) a copy of a file or directory on a separate storage device
  • A musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts
  • Someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)
  • An accumulation caused by clogging or a stoppage
  • A person or thing that can be used to replace or support another person or thing
  • Help or support provided by additional people or things
  • A situation in which the flow of something (such as traffic) becomes blocked

Is Backup a Scrabble Word?

Words With Friends YES
Scrabble US YES
Scrabble UK YES
English International (SOWPODS) YES
Scrabble Global YES
Enable1 Dictionary YES

Points in Different Games

Scrabble
16
Words with Friends
20

The word Backup is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words with Friends

Examples of Backup in a Sentence

  • His role on the team is to be a backup to the regular quarterback.
  • We have an extra radio as a backup in case this one doesn't work.
  • We have an extra radio for backup.

Synonyms for Backup

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