/ˈɑːrkaɪv/ (AR-kyev)

Definitions

1. noun

A place where documents and records are stored and preserved; a collection of historical documents and records

“The library’s archive contains thousands of rare books.”

2. verb

To store (data, documents, etc.) in a computer system or database, often for long-term retention

“The company will archive all customer data to protect their privacy.”

3. noun

A collection of past broadcasts, typically radio or television programs, that are made available for listening or viewing at a later time

“The radio station has an archive of all its past shows.”

4. noun

A collection of computer data or programs that are no longer used or needed

“The company decided to archive all its outdated software.”