Cache vs. Cookies

Cachenoun

A store of things that may be required in the future, which can be retrieved rapidly, protected or hidden in some way.

Cachenoun

(computing) A fast temporary storage where recently or frequently used information is stored to avoid having to reload it from a slower storage medium.

Cachenoun

(geocaching) A container containing treasure in a global treasure-hunt game.

Cacheverb

To place in a cache.

Cachenoun

A hole in the ground, or other hiding place, for concealing and preserving provisions which it is inconvenient to carry.

Cachenoun

That which is hidden in a cache{2}; a hoard; a stockpile.

Cachenoun

A form of memory in a computer which has a faster access time than most of main memory, and is usually used to store the most frequently accessed data in main memory during execution of a program.

Cacheverb

To store in a cache{1}.

Cachenoun

a hidden storage space (for money or provisions or weapons)

Cachenoun

a secret store of valuables or money

Cachenoun

(computer science) RAM memory that is set aside as a specialized buffer storage that is continually updated; used to optimize data transfers between system elements with different characteristics

Cacheverb

save up as for future use

Cachenoun

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

Cachenoun

a hidden or inaccessible storage place for valuables, provisions, or ammunition

Cachenoun

an auxiliary memory from which high-speed retrieval is possible

Cacheverb

store away in hiding or for future use

Cacheverb

store (data) in a cache memory

Cacheverb

provide (hardware) with a cache memory

Cookiesnoun

plural of cookie

Cookiesnoun

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