Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
paging
Noun
/ˈpeɪ.dʒɪŋ/
Definition
Paging refers to the process of retrieving data from secondary storage by dividing the data into pages and bringing them into the main memory as needed.
Examples
- The computer uses paging to manage memory resources effectively.
- Without paging, a system might not handle large applications efficiently.
- Paging helps in multitasking by allowing multiple processes to run smoothly.
Meaning
In computing, paging allows the system to use physical memory more efficiently by loading only the necessary data at any given time.
Synonyms
- Memory management
- Swapping
- Virtual memory
