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archive

[ˈɑːkaɪv]

archive Definition

  • 1a collection of historical documents or records providing information about a place, institution, or group of people
  • 2a place where historical documents or records are stored

Using archive: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "archive" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The archive contains thousands of photographs and documents from the 19th century.

  • Example

    The museum has an archive of old newspapers and magazines.

  • Example

    The company archives include financial reports dating back to the 1950s.

archive Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with archive

  • historical video or film recordings that are kept for future reference

    Example

    The documentary used archive footage to illustrate the events of the time.

  • historical documents or records that are kept for future reference

    Example

    The archive material includes letters, diaries, and photographs from the period.

  • the process of searching through historical documents or records to find information

    Example

    The historian spent months doing archive research for her book.

Origins of archive

from Greek 'arkheion', meaning 'public records'

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Summary: archive in Brief

An 'archive' [ˈɑːkaɪv] is a collection of historical documents or records providing information about a place, institution, or group of people. It can also refer to a place where such documents or records are stored. Phrases like 'archive footage' and 'archive research' use 'archive' to denote historical video or film recordings and the process of searching through historical documents or records, respectively.

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