preloads
Installs in advance
Preloads refers to content or data loaded in advance, before it's needed.
Software preloads images or files to reduce wait times: The browser preloads the next page while you're reading.
As a verb form, preloads describes this anticipatory loading: The app preloads your playlist so songs play without buffering.
In medical contexts, preload refers to the volume of blood filling the heart before contraction.
Concealed storage spot
- bufferingTemporary data accumulation
- bootingInitializing a computer system
- startupNew business enterprise
- initializationPreparing system for operation
firmware · BIOS · UEFI · kernel · drivers · memory · RAM · ROM
State of being prepared
- stagingPreparing for presentation
- provisioningSupplying resources in advance
- equippingProviding necessary tools
- setupHow something is arranged
arrangement · organization · logistics · groundwork · stocking · inventory · supplies · kitting
Temporary data accumulation
- streamingReal-time digital delivery
- playlistArranged media collection
- autoplayUnprompted media playback
- next episodeSubsequent TV installment
pre-roll · media player · podcast · video on demand · bandwidth
Owned items of value
- texturesSurface feel and appearance
- spawn pointsWhere players reappear
- matchmakingArranging romantic connections
- lobbyEntryway or influence-seeking
streaming · open world · fast travel · checkpoint · cutscene · buffer · frame rate
cache
Concealed storage spot
- bufferingTemporary data accumulation
- bootingInitializing a computer system
- startupNew business enterprise
initialization · firmware · BIOS · UEFI · kernel · drivers · memory · RAM · ROM · splash screen
readiness
State of being prepared
- stagingPreparing for presentation
- provisioningSupplying resources in advance
- equippingProviding necessary tools
setup · arrangement · organization · logistics · groundwork · stocking · inventory · supplies · kitting · outfitting
buffering
Temporary data accumulation
- streamingReal-time digital delivery
- playlistArranged media collection
- autoplayUnprompted media playback
next episode · pre-roll · media player · podcast · video on demand · bandwidth
assets
Owned items of value
- texturesSurface feel and appearance
- spawn pointsWhere players reappear
- matchmakingArranging romantic connections
lobby · streaming · open world · fast travel · checkpoint · cutscene · buffer · frame rate