savepoint

noun — 2 senses

savepoint

noun

Etymology From save + point.

1

Video games A designated spot where the player can save their progress.

  • I died just before I reached the savepoint and had to repeat everything from my previous save.
2

Computing, Databases, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences A point during a transaction at which changes are committed, and to which the user can roll back if necessary.

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