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cache

Pronunciation: /kaʃ/
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Definition of cache

noun

  • a collection of items of the same type stored in a hidden or inaccessible place:an arms cache a cache of gold coins
  • a hidden or inaccessible storage place for valuables, provisions, or ammunition: there was a good supply of meat in the caches
  • (also cache memory) Computing an auxiliary memory from which high-speed retrieval is possible: [as modifier]:typical cache sizes range from 64K to 256K

verb (caches, cacheing or caching, cached)

[with object]
  • store away in hiding or for future use: he decided that they must cache their weapons
  • Computing store (data) in a cache memory: the operating system tries to cache every disk operation
  • Computing provide (hardware) with a cache memory: the device comes complete with 4MB of RAM to cache the hard drive (as adjective cached)a cached host adapter

Derivatives

cacheable

adjective

cacheless

adjective

Origin:

late 18th century: from French, from cacher 'to hide'

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Definition of cache in the US English dictionary

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