"tail merging" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} tail merging (uncountable)
  1. (computing) The grouping together of the final partial blocks of multiple files, so as to save space in a file system. Wikipedia link: tail merging Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Computing Synonyms: tail packing
    Sense id: en-tail_merging-en-noun-PBjnxD5g Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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