cache

  1. Noun.  A store of things that may be required in the future, which can be retrieved rapidly, protected or hidden in some way.
  2. Noun.  (computing) A fast temporary storage where recently- or frequently-used information is stored to avoid having to reload it from a slower storage medium.
  3. Noun.  (context, geocaching) A container containing treasure in a global treasure-hunt game.
  4. Verb.  To place in a cache.

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