"swap partition" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: swap partitions [plural]
Etymology: So called because data can be swapped between memory and this partition. Head templates: {{en-noun}} swap partition (plural swap partitions)
  1. (computing) A disk partition designated as auxiliary memory, used primarily on Unix and Linux systems. Categories (topical): Computing Related terms: swap file, swap space
    Sense id: en-swap_partition-en-noun-Ce3784jt Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

Inflected forms

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