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BACKED UP

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does backed up mean? 

BACKED UP (adjective)
  The adjective BACKED UP has 1 sense:

1. having backing

  Familiarity information: BACKED UP used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


BACKED UP (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Having backing

Synonyms:

backed up; backed

Context example:

a claim backed up by strong evidence

Similar:

supported (sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support))


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