a vast computer network linking smaller computer networks worldwide (usually prec. by the). The Internet includes commercial, educational, governmental, and other networks, all of which use the same set of communications protocols.
a person or thing that supports or reinforces another.
2.
a musician or singer or group of musicians or singers accompanying a soloist: a singer with a three-man backup that plays cello, bass, and guitar.
3.
an overflow or accumulation due to stoppage, malfunctioning, etc.: a sewage backup; a backup of cars at the tollbooth.
4.
a person, plan, device, etc., kept in reserve to serve as a substitute, if needed.
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Computers.
a.
a copy or duplicate version, esp. of a file, program, or entire computer system, retained for use in the event that the original is in some way rendered unusable.
b.
a procedure to follow in such an event.
6.
Bowling. a ball that curves in a direction corresponding to the bowling hand of the bowler.
–adjective
7.
(of a person, plan, device, etc.) held in reserve as a substitute if needed: a backup driver; a backup generator.
8.
performing a secondary or supporting function: A drummer and guitarist are the singer's backup musicians.
an act of helpful activity; help; aid: to do someone a service.
2.
the supplying or supplier of utilities or commodities, as water, electricity, or gas, required or demanded by the public.
3.
the providing or a provider of accommodation and activities required by the public, as maintenance, repair, etc.: The manufacturer guarantees service and parts.
4.
the organized system of apparatus, appliances, employees, etc., for supplying some accommodation required by the public: a television repair service.
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the supplying or a supplier of public communication and transportation: telephone service; bus service.
6.
the performance of duties or the duties performed as or by a waiter or servant; occupation or employment as a waiter or servant.
7.
employment in any duties or work for a person, organization, government, etc.
8.
a department of public employment, an administrative division of a government, or the body of public servants in it: the diplomatic service.
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the duty or work of public servants.
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the serving of a sovereign, state, or government in some official capacity.
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Military.
a.
the armed forces: in the service.
b.
a branch of the armed forces, as the army or navy: Which service were you in during the war?
12.
Ordnance. the actions required in loading and firing a cannon: service of the piece.
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Often, services.the performance of any duties or work for another; helpful or professional activity: medical services.
14.
something made or done by a commercial organization for the public benefit and without regard to direct profit: Certain books are published at a loss as a public service.
15.
Also called divine service.public religious worship according to prescribed form and order.
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a ritual or form prescribed for public worship or for some particular occasion: the marriage service.
17.
the serving of God by obedience, piety, etc.: voluntary service.
18.
a musical setting of the sung portions of a liturgy.
19.
a set of dishes, utensils, etc., for general table use or for particular use: a tea service; service for eight.
ITworld.com - Found Nov. 21, 2008 Internet access: paid per month. ... Save your computer files on a subscription backup service, arrange your social life on subscription Facebook, ...
GeekZone - Found Nov. 13, 2008 A New Zealand company has launched an on-line backup service for home users with an option for ... is not connected to the internet, a backup ...
Macsimum News - Found Nov. 10, 2008 ... is a new service that claims to double your Internet speed. It comes your exisitng Internet ... Services include: a secondary backup broadband
Calibre Macro World - Found Nov. 11, 2008 ... specializing in internet, desktop and mobile search products, announced the availability of a new service called Copernic Online Backup.
Calibre Macro World - Found Nov. 6, 2008 ... specialising in Internet, desktop and mobile search products, said on Wednesday (5 November) that a new service called Copernic Online Backup...
Market Wire - Found Nov. 5, 2008 ... specializing in internet, desktop and mobile search products, today announced the availability of a new service called Copernic Online Backup.
Calibre Macro World - Found Nov. 5, 2008 ... specializing in internet, desktop and mobile search products, today announced the availability of a new service called Copernic Online Backup.
Market Wire - Found Nov. 5, 2008 ... specializing in internet, desktop and mobile search products, today announced the availability of a new service called Copernic Online Backup.
