Cache

Pronunciation: /kæʃ/

Definitions of cache

noun a collection of items of the same type stored in a hidden or inaccessible place

Example Sentences

A1 I found a hidden cache of treasure in the forest.

A2 The browser stores temporary files in its cache to speed up loading times.

B1 It is important to clear your browser cache regularly to free up memory.

B2 The website uses a cache to store frequently accessed data for quick retrieval.

C1 The server cache helps improve the performance of the website by reducing load times.

C2 Advanced caching mechanisms are used to optimize data retrieval in large-scale applications.

verb to store away in hiding or for future use

Example Sentences

A1 I cache my favorite websites so I can access them quickly.

A2 She caches important documents on her computer to keep them safe.

B1 The browser automatically caches images to improve loading times.

B2 The server caches frequently accessed data to reduce response times.

C1 Advanced users can cache data to optimize performance in complex systems.

C2 The network administrator configured caching servers to improve overall network performance.

Examples of cache in a Sentence

formal The browser stores temporary files in the cache to speed up loading times.

informal Make sure to clear your cache regularly to free up storage space.

slang I had to refresh the page because the cache was acting up.

figurative She has a cache of snacks hidden in her desk for emergencies.

Grammatical Forms of cache

• past tense: cached
• plural: caches
• comparative: cacher
• superlative: cachest
• present tense: caches
• future tense: will cache
• perfect tense: has cached
• continuous tense: is caching
• singular: cache
• positive degree: cache
• infinitive: to cache
• gerund: caching
• participle: cached

Origin and Evolution of cache

First Known Use: 1797 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'cache' originated from the French word 'cacher' which means 'to hide or conceal'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of hiding or concealing items, the word 'cache' has evolved to also refer to a temporary storage space for computer data or a collection of items stored for future use.