autosave

== English == === Alternative forms === auto-save === Etymology === From auto- +‎ save. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ˈɔːtəʊˌseɪv/ (US) IPA(key): /ˈɔtoʊˌseɪv/, /ˈɑtoʊ-/ === Noun === autosave (countable and uncountable, plural autosaves) (computing) A software facility that saves an open document (or progress in a game, etc.) periodically to avoid the risk of data loss. (computing, countable) A copy of a file or document saved automatically by such a facility. ==== Translations ==== === Verb === autosave (third-person singular simple present autosaves, present participle autosaving, simple past and past participle autosaved) (computing, transitive) To save (data) automatically.