Definition of «to archive the data»

"To archive the data" means to store and save information or files for future reference or safekeeping.

For the benefit of the space science community, missions archive data for generations to come. (boulder.swri.edu)
We reserve the right to archive data at our sole discretion to maintain a cost - effective service. (tailwindapp.com)
The result: measured and climate archive data closely correspond to model runs for periods of years. (sciencedaily.com)
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