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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

torn write

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.03 in modern English

Syllables
torn write
IPA
12
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
1
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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

Example Sentences

Etymology

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

Inflected Forms

torn writes (plural)

Questions

What does torn write mean?
A write operation, such as to a hard disk drive or database, which only partially completes, being cut off midway through.
Where does torn write come from?
So called because the full write process is "cut off" before fully completing, thus being "torn".

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