archive Definition
- 1a collection of historical documents or records providing information about a place, institution, or group of people
- 2a place where historical documents or records are stored
Using archive: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "archive" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The archive contains thousands of photographs and documents from the 19th century.
Example
The museum has an archive of old newspapers and magazines.
Example
The company archives include financial reports dating back to the 1950s.
archive Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for archive
- record
- repository
- storehouse
- library
- museum
Phrases with archive
archive footage
historical video or film recordings that are kept for future reference
Example
The documentary used archive footage to illustrate the events of the time.
archive material
historical documents or records that are kept for future reference
Example
The archive material includes letters, diaries, and photographs from the period.
archive research
the process of searching through historical documents or records to find information
Example
The historian spent months doing archive research for her book.
Origins of archive
from Greek 'arkheion', meaning 'public records'
Summary: archive in Brief
An 'archive' [ˈɑːkaɪv] is a collection of historical documents or records providing information about a place, institution, or group of people. It can also refer to a place where such documents or records are stored. Phrases like 'archive footage' and 'archive research' use 'archive' to denote historical video or film recordings and the process of searching through historical documents or records, respectively.
