Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

3-2-1

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 5.49 in modern English

Syllables: 3-2-1
IPA

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Scrabble Score

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Letters

3

Syllables

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Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Following the mnemonic "3-2-1 rule" for data archiving and protection: three copies of a piece of data are created, using two different types of media, and one is stored offsite.

Example Sentences

"3-2-1 backup"

Inflected Forms

3+2+1 (alternative)

Questions

What does 3-2-1 mean?: Following the mnemonic "3-2-1 rule" for data archiving and protection: three copies of a piece of data are created, using two different types of media, and one is stored offsite.

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