English · Science & Technology
cache
/kæʃ/
[/kæʃ/]
fast temporary storage
Advancednoun
Definition
A store of data kept temporarily so future requests for it can be served faster.
Example
Clearing the browser cache fixed the display problem on the outdated web page.
Clearing the browser cache fixed the display problem on the outdated web page.
Etymology
From French 'cacher' (to hide); the computing sense dates to the 1960s.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in computing, web development, and hardware design.