Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
scratch-file
noun
ˈskrætʃ faɪl
Definition
A scratch-file is a temporary file used by a program to store data during its execution.
Examples
- The graphics software created a scratch-file to hold rendering data.
- Before saving my document, I checked the scratch-file to ensure my changes were stored.
Meaning
It serves as a workspace for data that does not need to be preserved after the program has completed its tasks.
Synonyms
- temporary file
- intermediate file
