Archivation vs. Archiving — What's the Difference?
By Tayyaba Rehman & Maham Liaqat — Updated on March 24, 2024
Difference Between Archivation and Archiving
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Archivation
(rare) Archival; the act of archiving something.
Archiving
Often archives A place or collection containing records, documents, or other materials of historical interest
Old land deeds in the municipal archives.
Archiving
A long-term storage area, often on magnetic tape, for backup copies of files or for files that are no longer in active use.
Archiving
A file containing one or more files in compressed format for more efficient storage and transfer.
Archiving
A repository for stored memories or information
The archive of the mind.
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Archiving
To place or store in an archive.
Archiving
(Computers) To copy or compress (a file) into an archive.
Archiving
Present participle of archive
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Tayyaba RehmanTayyaba Rehman is a distinguished writer, currently serving as a primary contributor to askdifference.com. As a researcher in semantics and etymology, Tayyaba's passion for the complexity of languages and their distinctions has found a perfect home on the platform. Tayyaba delves into the intricacies of language, distinguishing between commonly confused words and phrases, thereby providing clarity for readers worldwide.
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Maham Liaqat
