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duplicate vs backup

backup vs duplicate

duplicate and backup both are nouns.

duplicate is an adjective but backup is not an adjective.

duplicate is a verb but backup is not a verb.

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

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