temp file
Short-lived document
A temp file is a file created by software to store data temporarily during processing, then deleted when no longer needed.
Programs use temp files to manage memory, preserve work during crashes, or hold intermediate results.
When software doesn't clean up properly, orphaned temp files accumulate and waste disk space: I cleared out the temp files to free up storage.
- cacheConcealed storage spot
- scratchSuperficial wound or mark
- bufferProtective intermediate space
- swapExchange one for another
- deleteRemove or erase
cleanup · transient · storage · folder · directory · crash · data recovery · recovery · autosave · auto save · junk · hidden · system · disk · space · purge · disk cleanup · orphan
temp filearchive
Stored historical records
backup file · master file · long-term storage · source file · database
temp filemaster file
Central repository of records
source file · final version · deliverable · source document · output file
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