file allocation table
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Definition of file allocation table - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

disk storageTECH.disk area storing file location informationTECH.
  • Corruption in the file allocation table can lead to data loss.
  • The file allocation table needs regular updates to prevent errors.
  • Technicians restored the file allocation table after the crash.
directory FAT file system
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Expressions with file

file underv.
put a document into a specific folder or category
Please file under 'Invoices' when you finish.
file inv.
enter a room or building in a line or sequence
The students began to file in quietly into the auditorium..
file outv.
leave a place in a line or sequence
The students began to file out of the classroom quietly..
file pastv.
move in a line with serious purpose
The mourners file past the casket in silence.
file withv.
store information in a specific place
Please file the receipts with the other financial records.
file offv.
leave in an orderly single file
The students filed off the bus quietly.

Expressions with allocation

allocation of resourcesn.
assignment of assets to specific uses
The manager handled the allocation of resources for the new project.
space allocationn.
planned sharing of physical area between different uses or activities
The office redesign focused on better space allocation for meeting rooms.
resource allocationn.
process of deciding how limited assets are shared between different uses
Effective resource allocation is essential for completing the project on schedule.
capital allocationn.
process of deciding where to direct money for long-term projects or investments
Effective capital allocation helped the company grow without taking on excessive debt.
allocation of profitsn.
distribution of earnings among stakeholders
The allocation of profits was decided at the annual meeting.
asset allocationn.
distribution of investments among different asset categories
Asset allocation is crucial for managing investment risk.
tactical asset allocationn.
investment approach that temporarily changes portfolio mix based on market conditions
The fund relies on tactical asset allocation to adjust exposure during volatile periods.
allocation unitn.
smallest amount of disk space manageable by a file system
The allocation unit size can affect the performance of the file system.
memory allocationn.
process where a computer reserves space in RAM for data or programs
Efficient memory allocation is crucial for high-performance graphics applications.
spectrum allocationn.
division of radio frequencies for specific communication services or users
Government agencies oversee spectrum allocation for broadcasters and mobile network operators.

Expressions with table

table talkn.
casual conversation during a meal
The table talk at dinner was lively and full of laughter..
top tablen.
main table at a formal event
The bride and groom sat at the top table during the reception.
Lord's tablen.
the sacrament of Holy Communion
She received the Lord's table with reverence.
foot of the tablen.
physical end part of a table
The vase is at the foot of the table.
head of the tablen.
position at the end of a table
He sat at the head of the table during dinner.
set the tablev.
arrange plates and utensils for a meal
She set the table before dinner.
pound the tablev.
hit a table forcefully with one's hand
He got angry and pounded the table.
beneath the tableadv.
in a position directly under a table
The cat is hiding beneath the table.
bottom of the tablen.
the last place in a competition or league
They are currently at the bottom of the table in the league.
bring to the tablev.
offer something useful or beneficial
She brings valuable experience to the table.

Terms related to file allocation table

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Terms with file allocation table included in their meaning

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FATacr.
acr: File Allocation Table
system that helps organize computer files
exFATabbr.
abr: extended file allocation table
file system for storing data on drives
FAT32abbr.
abr: 32-bit file allocation table
system for organizing files on a computer drive
FAT32abbr.
abr: File Allocation Table 32
file system for organizing data on storage devices

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  1. French:table d'allocation des fichiers, ...
  2. German:Dateizuordnungstabelle, ...
  3. Italian:tabella di allocazione dei file, ...
  4. Spanish:tabla de asignación de archivos, ...
  5. Portuguese:FAT, ...
  6. Chinese:文件分配表, ...
  7. Japanese:ファイルアロケーションテーブル, ...
  8. Arabic:جدول تخصيص الملفات, ...
  9. Hebrew:טַבְּלַת הַקְצָאַת קְבָצִים, ...
  10. Russian:таблица размещения файлов, ...
  11. Ukrainian:таблиця розміщення файлів, ...
  12. Hindi:फाइल आवंटन तालिका, ...
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