1. A place or collection containing records, documents, or other materials of historical interest. Often used in the plural: old land deeds in the municipal archives.
2. In computer science: A long-term storage area, often on magnetic tape, for backup copies of files or for files that are no longer in active use; a file containing one or more files in compressed format for more efficient storage and transfer.
3. A repository for stored memories or information: "The archive of the mind holds many memories."

1. To collect and to store historical documents and records: "The organization was cataloging and archiving printed materials for future research and development."
2. To collect and to store computer files in an archive so they can be found and used when desired or needed: "They archived a collection of news articles about educational issues."