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backup

/'bæk,əp/

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noun
a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts
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accompaniment musical accompaniment support

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voice part
noun
(computer science) a copy of a file or directory on a separate storage device
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"he made a backup in case the original was accidentally damaged or erased"

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computer backup

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duplicate duplication
noun
the act of providing approval and support
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backing championship patronage

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approving approval blessing
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someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)
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backup man fill-in relief reliever stand-in substitute

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equal match peer compeer
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an accumulation caused by clogging or a stoppage
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"a traffic backup on the main street" "he discovered a backup in the toilet"

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accretion accumulation

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