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backup vs duplicate

duplicate vs backup

backup and duplicate both are nouns.

backup is not an adjective while duplicate is an adjective.

backup is not a verb while duplicate is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
backup Yes No No No
duplicate Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, duplicate is a hypernym of backup; that is, duplicate is a word with a broader meaning than backup:
  • backup: (computer science) a copy of a file or directory on a separate storage device
  • duplicate: a copy that corresponds to an original exactly
Other hypernyms of backup include duplication.
backup (noun) duplicate (noun)
the act of providing approval and support a copy that corresponds to an original exactly
(computer science) a copy of a file or directory on a separate storage device something additional of the same kind
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
backup (adjective) duplicate (adjective)
being two identical
identically copied from an original
backup (verb) duplicate (verb)
increase twofold
make or do or perform again
make a duplicate or duplicates of
duplicate or match
Difference between backup and duplicate

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