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invalidation

invalidation

1 7.7
Marking stored data like cache or user sessions so the system stops using them
  • noun
  • /ˌɪnvəˈleɪʃən/
  • Specialized
translation icon : invalidación
  • Proper invalidation of cached items prevents errors when users request updated data.
  • sector invalidation

Examples

  • This is to ensure that the proper invalidation is sent to the CP, which actually owns the data in question.

    Academic text (1997)
  • The system's invalidation of outdated data ensures that users always access the most current information.

  • Invalidation of a given instance variable "call site" is then once again a simple class identity check.

    Blog text (6)
  • Share source data, methods, and results with all for confirmation, rebuttal, or invalidation.

    Blog text (23)
  • The L1 performs a directory search and an invalidation in the case of a match.

    Academic text (1997)
  • Once invalidation notification has been received, the requesting fetch is processed through the pipeline as previously described.

    Academic text (1997)
  • This is how Rubinius implements cache invalidation.

    Blog text (6)
  • Therefore, the L2 must enforce the invalidation of L1 cache lines when the L2 replaces a line with the same address.

    Academic text (1997)
  • A whole range of actions is possible, from doing nothing to initiating an XI cast-out to requesting an L2 cluster, with corresponding invalidation of the local cache entry.

    Academic text (1997)
  • After the changes were made, the invalidation of old sessions helped maintain security and performance.

Antonyms

validation
  • Specialized
75 4.3

An act of checking that something is true, correct, or acceptable

How Valid

validation
  • Specialized
75 4.3
revalidation
  • Formal
1 6.6
to purge
49 6.3
invalidation
  • Specialized
1 7.7
expiration
  • US
56 3.5

Surface Forms

invalidation singular
invalidation plural

Morphology

invalidation = invalidate (transparent) = in + valid + ate + ion

This is a regular and predictable noun formation from the verb 'invalidate'.

Etymology

Invalidation comes from in- 'not' and valid 'still correct'. In computing, it means marking data, tokens, or sessions as 'not valid' so they must be refreshed or removed.