archival purposes

collocation in English

meaningsofarchivalandpurpose

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archival
adjective
uk
/ˌɑːˈkaɪ.vəl/us
/ˌɑːrˈkaɪ.vəl/
relating to an archive of historical records or ...
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purpose
noun
uk
/ˈpɜː.pəs/us
/ˈpɝː.pəs/
why you do something or why ...
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(Definition ofarchivalandpurposefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofarchival purposes

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He stated that it was for archival purposes only.
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I would guess that they are not used often for archival purposes.
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The legislation provides that it is permissible to make a copy of a computer program for archival purposes only and that all archival copies must be destroyed.
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Lossless compression is preferred for archival purposes and often for medical imaging, technical drawings, clip art, or comics.
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Some point out that there is no standard point at which a paper is considered unusable for library and archival purposes.
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This page remains available for archival purposes only and the information it contains may be outdated.
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Also, if the information stored for archival purposes is rarely accessed, off-line storage is less expensive than tertiary storage.
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Whilst this was commendable for archival purposes, for the home user or intermediate expert it resulted in too many semi-complete restoration files.
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A video record has been made for archival purposes.
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Recordings are provided to the artists for use as demo recordings or for archival purposes.
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Often, cotton rag paper is used for archival purposes, as it is not made from wood-based pulp.
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The website remains for archival purposes but the responsibilities of the administration were transferred to other agencies.
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For archival purposes, the kinescope method continued to be used for some years; film was still preferred by archivists.
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At the same time, there are also concerns over whether obsolescence and deterioration make digital media unsuitable for long-term archival purposes.
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They are also well-suited to the export, for archival purposes, of content normally kept in database structures that receiving parties are unlikely to support.
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It is highly preferable for post-production, exhibition, and archival purposes because of its flexibility, strength, and stability.
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However, reference recordings were made of many programs as they were being broadcast, for review by the sponsor and for the network's own archival purposes.
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In particular, owners of copies may make additional copies for archival purposes, as an essential step in the utilization of the computer program, or for maintenance purposes.
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Earplay's presentation of new works is designed to assist composers in their craft and provide recordings for archival purposes.
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