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prefetch

pre fetch Computing verb |prēˈfeCH priˈfɛtʃ | [ with obj. ] transfer (data ) from main memory to temporary storage in readiness for later use. noun |ˈprēˌfeCH ˈpriˌfɛtʃ |a process involving such a transfer.

 

Oxford Dictionary

prefetch

prefetch Computing verb |priːˈfɛtʃ | [ with obj. ] transfer (data ) from main memory to temporary storage in readiness for later use. noun |priːˈfɛtʃ |a process or instance of prefetching data.