Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
defragment
verb
/diːˈfræɡ.mənt/
Definition
To reorganize fragmented data on a storage device to improve performance.
Examples
- After a few months of heavy use, my computer started to slow down, so I decided to defragment the hard drive.
- Defragmenting your disk can help in reducing loading times for your applications.
Meaning
Defragmentation is the process of consolidating fragmented files to enhance access speed and efficiency.
Synonyms
- reorganize
- optimize
- consolidate
