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resave

resave

4.3
An action of storing a file again to keep recent changes
  • noun
  • /ˌriːˈseɪv/
translation icon : reescritura
  • After making edits, a quick resave ensured her changes were not lost.

Examples

  • The software prompted a resave when it detected an updated version of the file.

  • A resave is often necessary after recovering a document from a backup.

  • The team decided to do a quick resave to ensure all recent changes to the report were updated.

  • Before submitting the project, he performed a resave to preserve the latest adjustments.

  • After reviewing the feedback, a final resave was essential to incorporate the suggested edits.

Surface Forms

resave singular
resaves plural

Morphology

resave = resave (transparent) = re + save

This noun is a straightforward conversion from the verb 'resave' and means the act of doing that verb again.

Etymology

Resave comes from the prefix re- meaning 'again' and save meaning 'keep safe' or 'store'. A resave is the act of saving a file or document again to keep recent changes.