English Explanatory Dictionary

torn write

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A write operation, such as to a hard disk drive or database, which only partially completes, being cut off midway through.

Word forms

torn write torn writes

Etymology

So called because the full write process is "cut off" before fully completing, thus being "torn".

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