"soft sectoring" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} soft sectoring (uncountable)
  1. (computing) The recording of layout data onto a magnetic or optical recording medium in order to designate the sector locations, as opposed to using physical marks or holes. Wikipedia link: soft sectoring Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Computing Related terms: soft-sectored
    Sense id: en-soft_sectoring-en-noun-JSJzbsxB Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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