autosave

[aw-toh-seyv]

noun

1. 1. a feature of a software program that automatically saves an open document or file.

      I like to live dangerously and turn off the autosave feature in my word processor.

   2. an instance of this function.

      an autosave every three minutes.

verb (used with object)

autosaved, autosaving 

1. to save (a document or file) using this feature.

verb (used without object)

autosaved, autosaving 

1. to be automatically saved.

   Most video games autosave after each new level.

Word History and Origins

Origin of autosave¹

First recorded in 1980–85; auto- ³ + save ¹

Example Sentences

Every time I open a Word document, I have to turn on Autosave.

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So I click on the button and hit save — and Autosave is turned on.

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Finally, check the box next to “Autosave files stored in the cloud by default in Word.”

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“Their mission before was to make it easier for consumers to budget, but now they’re really creating features that enable consumers to buy stocks, apply for loans and autosave all on one platform,” said Anisha Kothapa, a fintech analyst at CB Insights, which tracks business trends.

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But in a huge sandbox with a generous autosave system, they weren’t actually dealbreakers.

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