autosave

Word parts

auto- + save

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈɔːtəʊˌseɪv/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈɔtoʊˌseɪv/ or /ˈɑtoʊ-/

• Audio (UK)

  (file)

Noun

Singular autosave

Plural autosaves

1. (computing) Autosave is a software feature that saves an open document periodically to avoid the risk of data loss.
2. (countable) (computing) An autosave is the copy of a file or document saved automatically by such feature.

Verb

Plain form autosave

Third-person singular autosaves

Past tense autosaved

Past participle autosaved

Present participle autosaving

1. (transitive) (computing) If your computer autosaves, it saves your data automatically.