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Disk cache

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memory cachenoun(computer science) ram memory that is set aside as a specialized buffer storage that is continually updated; used to optimize data transfers between system elements with different characteristics
disk drivenoun(computer hardware) A computer drive that reads disks.
disk accessnounmemory access to the computer disk on which information is stored
ram disknoun(computing) A virtual disk, implemented in software, that stores its contents in random access memory.
disc drivenoun(UK) Alternative spelling of disk drive. [(computer hardware) A computer drive that reads disks.]
hard disknoun(computer hardware) The unit itself, and all the disks within it.
cachingnounThe act or process of caching.
diskettenoun(computing) A small, flexible, magnetic disk for storage and retrieval of data.
magnetic disknoun(computer science) a memory device consisting of a flat disk covered with a magnetic coating on which information is stored
hard discnoun(UK) Alternative spelling of hard disk. [(computer hardware) One of a series of parallel magnetic recording disks in a drive unit, used for the recording and retrieval of digital information; used especially in personal computers.]
fixed disknounA hard disk.
hard drivenoun(computing, computer hardware) An electromechanical data storage device that stores and retrieves digital data using magnetic storage with one or more rigid, rapidly rotating platters coated with magnetic material.
flash memorynoun(computer hardware) A rewritable memory chip that retains its data without a power supply.
optical disknounAlternative spelling of optical disc. [(computer hardware) A modern data storage medium consisting of a flat disc read mechanically by illumination with laser light, including the Laserdisc, compact disc, DVD, and Blu-ray.]
removable disknouna hard disk that can be removed from the disk drive; removal prevents unauthorized use
cachecticHaving cachexia; wasting away from a disease or chronic illness.
filesystemnounAlternative form of file system. [A physical system for organizing documents, as in a library or office.]
buffer storagenoun(computer science) a part of ram used for temporary storage of data that is waiting to be sent to a device; used to compensate for differences in the rate of flow of data between components of a computer system
videodisknounAlternative spelling of videodisc. [An optical disc containing a video recording that can be viewed on a television receiver.]
diskettesnoun(computing) A small, flexible, magnetic disk for storage and retrieval of data.

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