cache

noun
UK: /kæʃ/
US: /kæʃ/

  1. A hidden store of things, or the place where it's hidden, especially weapons or food.

    1. The hikers found a cache of canned food near the old cabin.
    2. The police discovered a large cache of weapons in the abandoned warehouse which was unexpected.

  2. A part of a computer's memory where information that is used frequently is stored so it can be found quickly.

    1. My browser uses a cache to load pages faster, this improves my experience.
    2. Clearing your browser's cache can often resolve website loading issues that you might face.

Synonyms

hoard stash store stockpile
cache verb

  1. To store things in a hidden place, especially for future use.

    1. They cached food for the winter in the forest, far from town.
    2. The squirrels cached nuts under the tree to prepare for the cold winter weather.

  2. To store data in a cache memory for rapid access.

    1. The program caches data to improve its performance and speed, it's very effective.
    2. The application caches frequently accessed images so they load faster when they are re-requested.
cache adjective

  1. Relating to or functioning as a cache.

    1. The system uses a cache memory system, it is very fast.
    2. The operating system employs cache management techniques to enhance overall system responsiveness.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "cache" in English means: A hidden store of things, or the place where it's hidden, especially weapons or food., A part of a computer's memory where information that is used frequently is stored so it can be found quickly..

The phonetic transcription of "cache" is /kæʃ/ in British English and /kæʃ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "cache": hoard, stash, store, stockpile.

Example usage of "cache": "The hikers found a cache of canned food near the old cabin.". More examples on the page.