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prefetching

prefetching

6.0
Relating to software that loads data in advance to make programs run faster
  • adjective
  • /ˈpriːˌfɛtʃɪŋ/
  • Specialized
translation icon : prefetching
  • Many modern browsers use prefetching techniques to make web pages load faster.

Examples

  • A prefetching system can anticipate user actions and prepare data in advance.

  • The prefetching algorithm helps reduce loading times for frequently accessed files.

  • The prefetching technique significantly speeds up loading times.

  • Is prefetching enabled on your device?

  • The prefetching feature allows applications to load data before it's needed, enhancing overall performance.

  • Implementing prefetching in your database can significantly decrease response times for users.

  • With prefetching, the system retrieves data in advance, ensuring smoother user experiences.

Surface Forms

prefetching positive

Morphology

prefetching = prefetch (transparent) = pre + fetch + ing

This adjective is a regular participial use of 'prefetch' and means relating to or performing prefetching.

Etymology

Prefetching comes from pre- ('before') and fetch ('to get'), so it means 'getting in advance'. As an adjective, prefetching describes a system or method that prepares or loads data before it is needed to speed things up.