Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cache
noun
/kæʃ/
Definition
A cache is a storage location that saves data so that future requests for that data can be served faster.
Examples
- The web browser uses a cache to store frequently visited pages.
- He checked the cache for the stored files before downloading them again.
- A CPU cache helps speed up processing by storing copies of frequently accessed data.
Meaning
In computing, a cache often refers to a hardware or software component that stores data temporarily to improve the speed of data retrieval.
Synonyms
- store
- cache memory
- buffer
