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spool2

Syllabification: (spool)
Pronunciation: /spo͞ol/

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Definition of spool

verb

[with object] Computing
  • send (data that is intended for printing or processing on a peripheral device) to an intermediate store:users can set which folder they wish to spool files to

Origin:

acronym from simultaneous peripheral operation online

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