Disk Cache (Noun)
Meaning
A cache that stores copies of frequently used disk sectors in random access memory (RAM) so they can be read without accessing the slower disk.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The disk cache improved the system's performance by reducing the number of disk accesses.
- By using a large disk cache, the database was able to significantly reduce its average query time.
- The disk cache was enabled to cache the most frequently accessed files, reducing the load on the hard drive.
- To free up more RAM for the application, the system administrator reduced the size of the disk cache.
- The operating system used a combination of a disk cache and a buffer cache to optimize its storage access patterns.