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archive

verb [T]
 
 
/ˈɑː.kaɪv/ US  /ˈɑːr-/

Definition

to store historical records or documents in an archiveKeeping and storing things in computer technology, to store electronic information that you no longer need to use regularly: This software helps firms archive and retrieve emails.Computer concepts archival
 
 
/ˌɑːˈkaɪ.vəl/ US  /ˌɑːr-/ adjective
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