invalidation
- noun
- /ˌɪnvəˈleɪʃən/
- Specialized
- Proper invalidation of cached items prevents errors when users request updated data.
- sector invalidation
Examples
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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The system's invalidation of outdated data ensures that users always access the most current information.
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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
How Valid
- Specialized
- Formal
- Specialized
- US
Surface Forms
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.