1. saves a document or file automatically at regular intervals without user intervention
Usage: computing; third-person singular present tense or plural

1. an automatic save of a document or file; a backup copy created by automatic saving
Usage: computing; plural form

Examples

• The software autosaves your work every five minutes.
• My word processor autosaves documents to prevent data loss.
• The game autosaves after each level is completed.
• I recovered my essay from the autosaves folder when my computer crashed.
• Most modern applications include autosaves as a standard feature.
• The autosaves are stored in a hidden directory on your hard drive.