See also: save point

English edit

Etymology edit

save +‎ point

Noun edit

savepoint (plural savepoints)

  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. (databases) A point during a transaction at which changes are committed, and to which the user can roll back if necessary.