data buffer
US: /ˈdeɪtə ˈbʌfər/
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Definition of data buffer - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

technologyTECH.temporary storage area that holds digital information while it is transferredTECH.
  • The video player uses a data buffer to prevent playback from freezing.
  • The router's data buffer stores packets before forwarding them.
  • A larger data buffer improved the database server's performance.
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Expressions with data

massage the datav.
change numbers or information to make results look better
They tried to massage the data before the report was published.
a flood of datan.
overwhelming amount of information to process
The researchers faced a flood of data from the new study.
torture the datav.
manipulate data to get desired results
The scientist decided to torture the data to support his hypothesis.
basic datan.
essential simple facts or figures needed to describe or understand something
The form asks for basic data like your name and address.
customer datan.
information collected about buyers such as identities purchases and contact details
The company uses customer data to improve its marketing campaigns.
data collectorn.
person whose job is to gather information for some purpose
The company hired a data collector to interview customers after each visit.

Expressions with buffer

buffer the blowv.
lessen the impact of something negative
He tried to buffer the blow by offering a sincere apology.
nail buffern.
tool used to make nails smooth and shiny
She used a nail buffer to polish her nails.
buffer tankn.
tank in a system that holds extra fluid to smooth flow changes
The factory installed a buffer tank to stabilize the chemical feed process.
buffer layern.
intermediate sheet or film that protects surfaces or reduces harmful contact
A buffer layer was added to prevent cracks in the coating.
buffer storen.
temporary storage area for data awaiting processing
The buffer store holds data until the processor is ready..
buffer zonen.
area providing protection between states
The buffer zone reduced tensions between the neighboring nations.
memory buffern.
temporary storage area in a computer that holds data while transferring
The graphics card uses a memory buffer to store frames before display.
buffer capacityn.
measure of how well a solution keeps its pH nearly unchanged
The buffer capacity of the solution prevents large pH changes during the reaction.
buffer staten.
neutral state between rival powers
The buffer state maintained peace between the two empires.
buffer stockn.
extra inventory kept to prevent stockouts
The company maintains a buffer stock to avoid shortages.

Terms related to data buffer

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Terms with data buffer included in their meaning

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flushv.
technology
clear data from a buffer
scatter readv.
technology
read data from non-contiguous locations into a buffer
buffer overflown.
computing error
program writes more data to a buffer than it holds
buffer underrunn.
technology
state when buffer receives data slower than needed
circular buffern.
computer science
data structure using a fixed-size buffer connected end-to-end

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  1. French:tampon de données, ...
  2. German:Datenpuffer, ...
  3. Italian:buffer di dati, ...
  4. Spanish:búfer de datos, ...
  5. Portuguese:buffer de dados, ...
  6. Chinese:数据缓冲区, ...
  7. Japanese:データバッファ, ...
  8. Arabic:مِخْزَن بَيَانَات, ...
  9. Hebrew:זִכָּרוֹן חוֹצֵץ, ...
  10. Russian:буфер данных, ...
  11. Ukrainian:буфер даних, ...
  12. Hindi:डेटा बफ़र, ...

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