B2 noun Neutro

archive

/ˈɑːrkaɪv/

An archive is a collection of historical records or documents that provide information about a person, place, or organization. It also refers to the physical or digital location where these records are stored for long-term preservation and future reference.

Exemplos

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1

I spent the afternoon looking through the family archive for old wedding photos.

I spent the afternoon looking through the family archive for old wedding photos.

2

The government has opened the national archive to the public for the first time.

The government has opened the national archive to the public for the first time.

3

Just check the blog archive if you want to see my first few posts from three years ago.

Just check the blog archive if you want to see my first few posts from three years ago.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
archive
Verb
archive
Advérbio
archivally
Adjetivo
archival
Relacionado
archivist
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Dica de memorização

Think of an 'Arc' (like Noah's Ark) which was built to save and preserve things for the future.

Quiz rápido

The researcher found the original 19th-century maps in the city ________.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: archive

Exemplos

1

I spent the afternoon looking through the family archive for old wedding photos.

everyday

I spent the afternoon looking through the family archive for old wedding photos.

2

The government has opened the national archive to the public for the first time.

formal

The government has opened the national archive to the public for the first time.

3

Just check the blog archive if you want to see my first few posts from three years ago.

informal

Just check the blog archive if you want to see my first few posts from three years ago.

4

The thesis relies heavily on evidence found in the university's digital archive.

academic

The thesis relies heavily on evidence found in the university's digital archive.

5

All client contracts from the last decade are stored in the secure company archive.

business

All client contracts from the last decade are stored in the secure company archive.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
archive
Verb
archive
Advérbio
archivally
Adjetivo
archival
Relacionado
archivist

Colocações comuns

digital archive digital archive
historical archive historical archive
access the archive access the archive
search the archive search the archive
maintain an archive maintain an archive

Frases Comuns

deep archive

deep archive

archive material

archive material

internet archive

internet archive

Frequentemente confundido com

archive vs library

A library contains published materials like books for borrowing, while an archive contains original, primary source documents for long-term preservation.

archive vs backup

A backup is a copy of data for quick recovery after a loss, whereas an archive is for storing data that is no longer in active use but must be kept.

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Notas de uso

In common usage, the plural form 'archives' is often used to refer to both the collection of records and the building where they are kept. In computing, the singular form 'archive' is more common for a single compressed file or a storage category.

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Erros comuns

Learners often forget that 'archive' can be used as a verb (e.g., 'to archive a file'). Also, be careful not to confuse the pronunciation; the 'ch' is pronounced like a 'k'.

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Dica de memorização

Think of an 'Arc' (like Noah's Ark) which was built to save and preserve things for the future.

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Origem da palavra

From the Greek word 'archeion', meaning 'public records' or 'town hall', derived from 'archē' meaning 'government'.

Padrões gramaticais

Often used in the plural 'archives' Countable noun Can be used as a collective noun
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Contexto cultural

National archives are considered essential cultural institutions for maintaining a country's historical memory, transparency, and legal record-keeping.

Quiz rápido

The researcher found the original 19th-century maps in the city ________.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: archive

Frases relacionadas

Palavras relacionadas

complement

A2

A thing that completes or brings to perfection something else. In grammar, it refers to a word or phrase that follows a verb and provides more information about the subject or object.

compound

A2

Describes something that is made of two or more separate parts or elements joined together. It is often used to talk about words, sentences, or chemical substances that have multiple components.

conceive

A2

To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.

confer

A2

To discuss something with other people in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It can also mean to officially give an honor, title, or degree to someone.

conform

A2

To behave according to rules, standards, or what is expected by a group of people. It means to fit in or act in a way that matches others.

consecutive

A2

Following one after another in a continuous series without any breaks. It describes things that happen in a logical order, like numbers (1, 2, 3) or days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).

consistency

A2

Consistency is the quality of always acting or behaving in the same way. it also describes how thick or smooth a liquid or substance is.

disclude

B1

Describing a state where someone or something is left out, omitted, or not allowed to participate in a group or activity. It refers to the condition of being kept apart from a whole or a set.

antiformous

B1

Describes a shape or structure that is curved or folded upwards like an arch. It is most often used in geology and geometry to describe a convex surface.

interspect

B1

Describing a person who is thoughtful and focused on their own internal thoughts and feelings. It refers to the act of looking inward to examine one's own emotions and motives rather than focusing on external things.

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