prefetch

English

verb

Definitions

(computing) To load data or instructions in anticipation of their need

Etymology

Prefix from English fetch.

Origin

English

fetch

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Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

farfetch English
fetch English
fetchable English
fetcher English
fetchest English
fetcheth English
fetching English
fetchy English
prefetchable English
prefetcher English
refetch English
fecchen Middle English