Definition: Buffer


A temporary data storage area used to make up for a difference in data transfer rates and/or data processing rates between sender and receiver. For example, a printer buffer copies data from the computer and holds it until the printer is ready to print it.




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Volume

Logical storage unit. May also be called a partition.

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