archive
//ˈɑːr.kaɪv//
Noun
archiveSingular
archivesPlural
1
A collection of historical documents or records providing information about a place, institution, or group of people.
The national archive contains documents dating back to the 18th century.
2
A place where historical documents or records are kept.
The national archive contains documents dating back to the 18th century.
Synonym
Verb
archiveInfinitive
archivePresent tense
archivedPast tense
archivedPast participle
archivingPresent participle
archivesThird-person singular
1
To place or store documents, records, or other materials in an archive for long-term preservation.
The library archives historical documents for future generations.
2
To transfer digital data to a less frequently used storage medium for backup or preservation.
We archive old project files to an external hard drive every month.