backup selection

[ˈbækʌp səˈlɛkʃən]
nounpl: backup selections
seleção de backup
1. The process or result of choosing a secondary or alternative option, person, or item to be used in case the primary one fails, becomes unavailable, or is not suitable
The backup selection of players ensures the team can continue playing even if key athletes are injured.
A seleção de backup de jogadores garante que o time possa continuar jogando mesmo se atletas-chave estiverem lesionados.
2. In information technology, the choice of secondary storage, systems, or data sources designated as alternatives in case of primary system failure
The company implemented a backup selection strategy to prevent data loss during server outages.
A empresa implementou uma estratégia de seleção de backup para evitar perda de dados durante quedas de servidor.
In Brazilian corporate and technology environments, the English term 'backup selection' is frequently used alongside its Portuguese equivalent 'seleção de backup'. In sports contexts, 'seleção de reserva' is more traditionally used. The term reflects the influence of English in technology and business sectors, while Portuguese alternatives remain strong in traditional and formal contexts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
alternative selectionreserve selectionsecondary selectionfallback optioncontingency selection
Antonyms / Antônimos
primary selectionmain selectionfirst choice

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
seleção de backup
Most common in business and technology contexts
General Brazilian
seleção de reserva
More traditional Portuguese alternative, commonly used in sports
São Paulo
seleção de backup
Preferred in corporate and tech sectors
Portugal
seleção de apoio
Portuguese alternative; 'backup' also used but with local pronunciation

Related Words

backup systembackup planredundancycontingencyfailoverreservesubstitute

Related Idioms & Phrases

have a backup plan
plan B
keep something in your back pocket
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