autosave

American  

[aw-toh-seyv] / ˈɔ toʊˌseɪv /

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.

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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.

Etymology

Origin of autosave

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

Example Sentences

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

From The Verge • Dec. 7, 2020

If your program does not have an "autosave" feature—and even if it does—you should save your work every 15 minutes at least.

From Email 101 by Goodwin, John