overwritable
Able to update
Overwritable describes data or media that can be replaced with new content.
A file is overwritable if you can save changes over it; a disc is overwritable if it accepts new recordings after the original has been erased.
The term appears in computing and data storage contexts: Make sure the backup drive is overwritable before you start.
Capable of being removed
- wipeableAble to be cleaned
- clearableAble to be removed
- erasableCapable of removal
- removableCapable of being detached
expungeable · effaceable · blankable · resettable · reformattable · scrubbed · zeroed · nullified
Capable of modification
- changeableCapable of alteration
- alterableAble to be changed
- updatableAble to be revised
- revisableCapable of being changed
amendable · configurable · customizable · adjustable · tweakable · patchable · correctable · mutable
Flat circular object
- fileStored collection of data
- memoryMind's retention capacity
- sectorDistinct division of whole
- registerRecord officially; vocal range
tape · flash · partition · block · media · archive · backup · snapshot
Liable to sudden change
- transientTemporary, soon departing
- ephemeralLasting very briefly
- impermanentNot meant to last
- nonpersistentNot lasting or continuing
cached · buffered · unsaved · uncommitted · disposable · fleeting · short-lived · provisional
deletable
Capable of being removed
removable · expungeable · effaceable · blankable · resettable · reformattable · scrubbed · zeroed · nullified · purged
editable
Capable of modification
- changeableCapable of alteration
- alterableAble to be changed
- updatableAble to be revised
revisable · amendable · configurable · customizable · adjustable · tweakable · patchable · correctable · mutable · variable
disk
Flat circular object
register · tape · flash · partition · block · media · archive · backup · snapshot · checkpoint
volatile
Liable to sudden change
- transientTemporary, soon departing
- ephemeralLasting very briefly
- impermanentNot meant to last
nonpersistent · cached · buffered · unsaved · uncommitted · disposable · fleeting · short-lived · provisional · interim
overwritableread-only
Viewable but not changeable
write-protected · immutable · locked · protected · ROM
overwritablepermanent
Fixed without end
indelible · fixed · unchangeable · unalterable · irreversible
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