cached
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/kæʃt/
(cache)
hidden storage
Etymology
'cache' originates from French, specifically the word 'cacher', where the root meant 'to hide'.
'cache' came into English via French (Old French 'cachier' / 'cacher') and was adopted into English meaning 'a hiding place' before later extended to technical senses such as temporary storage.
Initially, it meant 'a hiding place' or 'to hide', but over time it evolved to include the modern technical meaning of 'temporary storage for quick access' (especially in computing).
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'cache' (to store data or items in a hidden or temporary storage).
The browser cached the image to load the page faster.
Verb 2
hidden or stored (somewhere) — used when something has been placed in a cache or secret storage (e.g., goods or supplies hidden for later use).
They cached several boxes of supplies in the shed before winter.
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Last updated: 2025/11/09 04:41