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予備 — 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.
  • reserve verb To book or set something aside in advance for later use.
  • substitute verb To use one thing or person in place of another.

Senses

予備 is used for these senses in English:

  • backup A reserve or substitute.
  • reserve That which is reserved or kept back, as for future use.
  • substitute (sports) A player who is available to replace another if the need arises, and who may or may not actually do so.

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.

reserve — full definition

  1. verb To book or set something aside in advance for later use.
  2. noun A supply of something kept back for future use, such as money, resources, or troops.
  3. noun Emotional restraint; a tendency to hold back feelings or opinions.

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