cache

/kæɪʃ/noun

A quick-access temporary store that keeps recently or often-used data so it does not have to be fetched again from a slower source.

Example sentence

“Clearing the browser's cache fixed the problem with the outdated page.”

Pronounced exactly like "cash". Saying "cash-AY" confuses it with "cachet", a different word meaning prestige.

Related words

cookieA small, flat, sweet baked treat that may be crunchy or soft.bufferingThe act of using a buffer, such as temporarily storing data before it is played or processed.bookmarkA thin piece of paper, fabric, or other material placed between pages to keep your spot in a book.latencyThe delay between starting something and the moment it actually happens.hyperlinkA piece of text or an image on a screen that you can click to open another page or start an action.bandwidthHow quickly data can travel through a digital connection, usually counted in bits per second.