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riserva — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • backup noun A person, plan, or system kept in reserve in case the main one fails.
  • bursary noun A monetary award to university students that allows them to continue their studies.
  • plea noun An urgent, heartfelt request.
  • pool noun A small body of still water, or a purpose-built structure for swimming.
  • preserve verb To keep something safe from harm, damage, or decay.
  • qualification noun A skill, degree, or credential that shows someone is suitably trained for a role.
  • reserve verb To book or set something aside in advance for later use.
  • stock noun The goods a shop or business keeps available to sell.
  • stockpile noun A large stored supply of something kept for future use.

Senses

riserva is used for these senses in English:

  • backup A reserve or substitute.
  • bursary (dated) The treasury of a religious order or public institution.
  • plea That which is alleged or pleaded, in defense or in justification.
  • pool A small and rather deep area of (usually) fresh water, as one supplied by a spring, or occurring in the course of a stream or river; a reservoir for water.
  • preserve A reservation, a nature preserve.
  • qualification A clause or condition which qualifies something; a modification, a limitation. [from 16th c.]
  • stock A supply of anything, stored until used; especially, such a supply that is ready for use.
  • stockpile A supply (especially a large one) of something kept for future use, specifically in case the cost of the item increases or if there a shortage.

backup — full definition

  1. noun A person, plan, or system kept in reserve in case the main one fails.
  2. noun A copy of digital files kept separately so the originals can be restored if lost or damaged.
  3. noun A buildup or blockage that stops something from flowing normally, such as traffic or plumbing.

bursary — full definition

  1. noun A monetary award to university students that allows them to continue their studies.
  2. noun The treasury of a religious order or public institution.

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