cache

/kætʃ/

Definitions

1. noun

a hidden store or supply of something, especially information or data

“The software developer used a cache of pre-loaded images to speed up the website’s loading time.”

2. noun

an area of memory where frequently accessed data is stored for quick access

“The computer’s RAM is used as a cache to store frequently accessed files.”

3. verb

to store (data or information) in a cache, especially for quick access

“The programmer decided to cache the frequently accessed data to improve the application’s performance.”

4. verb

to hide or conceal something, especially for future use

“The company decided to cache their marketing strategy to avoid revealing their plans to their competitors.”

Synonyms

  • repository
  • reserve
  • store

Antonyms

  • deplete
  • exhaust