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Prefetch

Term · Computing and IT · MLC-T-CMP-000952

To load data or instructions into a cache or main memory before they are explicitly requested by the central processing unit. This technique anticipates future needs based on past access patterns or program logic. It aims to reduce latency by having the data ready when required, often used in processor pipelines or web browsers.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-CMP-000952
FieldComputing and IT
SubjectTechnical
Record as JSON 
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Record 1,048 of 1,553 in Computing and IT terminology (MLC-0101). Request the full dataset.