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archive

Definition

  • noun: a place in which public records or historical materials (such as documents) are kept
  • noun: a place in which public records or historical documents are preserved
  • verb: to collect and store materials (such as recordings, documents, or computer files) so that they can be found and used when they are needed
  • verb: to file or collect in or as if in an archive
  • often used in plural

Examples

  • He has been reading through the 'archives' to research his article on the town's history.

  • She 'archived' her e-mail messages in a folder on her hard drive.

  • The original movie was stored in a film 'archive'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) l told you. Perfect! Thermal bandages. l'd... like to take a few pictures... For the archives. - What's she saying? - Activate the phonic detector. - ls that thing solid? - Unbreakable. lf you want out, you'll have to learn (..)
    1997 The Fifth Element