Definition of Archives in English :
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Archives meaning in English
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Archives
see synonyms of archivesNoun
1. archives
collection of records especially about an institution
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Archives
see synonyms of archivesplural noun
another term for archive (sense 1), archive (sense 2)
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Archives
see synonyms of archivesn.
1. often archives A place or collection containing records, documents, or other materials of historical interest: old land deeds in the municipal archives.
2. Computers
a. A long-term storage area, often on magnetic tape, for backup copies of files or for files that are no longer in active use.
b. A file containing one or more files in compressed format for more efficient storage and transfer.
3. A repository for stored memories or information: the archive of the mind.
tr.v. ar·chived, ar·chiv·ing, ar·chives
1. To place or store in an archive.
2. Computers To copy or compress (a file) into an archive.
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