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readbacknoun(aviation, telecommunications) The repetition of a message one has received, in order to acknowledge it and to demonstrate accurate comprehension (especially of commands).
writebehindnoun(computing) The operation of initially writing data to a cache and later copying it to permanent storage.
writebacknoun(computing) An operation in which data previously read into a cache is written back to permanent storage.
write-backnounAlternative form of writeback. [(computing) An operation in which data previously read into a cache is written back to permanent storage.]
retrievalnounThe act of retrieving or something retrieved.
storebacknounThe back of a store or shop.
pagingnoun(computing) A transfer of pages between main memory and an auxiliary store, such as hard disk drive.
autoloadingnoun(programming) The capability of loading and linking portions of a program from mass storage automatically when needed.
random accessnoun(computing theory) The ability to access any element of a sequence in real time, without having to seek through preceding elements.
copybacknoun(computing) writeback
writethroughnoun(computing) An operation in which data written to a cache is then immediately copied to permanent storage, ensuring that cache and storage are always in agreement.
read-around rationoun(computing, historical) In cathode-ray-tube storage systems, the number of times that a value can be read from a given cell without corrupting adjacent stored values.
readmenoun(computing) A text file meant to be read before taking any significant action with the items it accompanies.
shadowingnounThe situation where a person repeats speech immediately as they hear it (usually through earphones).
readoutnounA display, particularly one that presents numerical data.
buffernoun(computing) A portion of memory set aside to temporarily store data, often before it is sent to an external device or as it is received from an external device.
write-throughnounAlternative form of writethrough. [(computing) An operation in which data written to a cache is then immediately copied to permanent storage, ensuring that cache and storage are always in agreement.]
headnoun(countable) The part of the body of an animal or human which contains the brain, mouth, and main sense organs.
autoloadernoun(programming) A software mechanism that automatically locates and loads classes etc. as required at run time.
lookasidenoun(computing) The technique of searching for something in a precalculated cache before attempting a more time-consuming search elsewhere.

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