Disk Overhead (Noun)
Meaning
(computer science) the disk space required for information that is not data but is used for location and timing.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The disk_overhead of the file system was significant, taking up a substantial amount of space on the hard drive.
- The new file system design aimed to minimize disk_overhead, allowing for more efficient use of storage space.
- The disk_overhead associated with the database's indexing system was a major contributor to its overall size.
- To reduce disk_overhead, the developers implemented a more compact data structure for storing metadata.
- The disk_overhead of the virtual machine's disk image was substantial, due to the need to store information about the virtual disk's layout.