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Swap File

Definition: A swap file, also known as a paging file or virtual memory file, is a reserved space on a computer's hard disk used for temporarily storing data that exceeds the system's available physical memory (RAM).

Examples

Noun:

1. When the computer's RAM is full, the operating system transfers data from memory to the swap file.
2. Increasing the size of the swap file can improve performance when running resource-intensive applications.

Verb:

1. I need to swap the files between my laptop and desktop computers.
2. He swapped the files on the USB drive before giving it to his colleague.

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