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Swap Space

Description:

Swap space, also known as the page file or paging space, is a reserved area on a computer's hard drive that is used to temporarily store data that cannot fit into Random Access Memory (RAM) at a given time. When the RAM becomes fully occupied, the operating system swaps out the least frequently used data from RAM to the swap space, thereby allowing more data to be stored temporarily.

Sense 1: Computing

Noun: In computing, swap space refers to the reserved section of a hard drive or solid-state drive used as virtual memory to support the computer's RAM. It helps optimize memory usage by allowing the operating system to swap out less frequently used data from RAM into the swap space.

Example sentence: When running memory-intensive applications, it is advisable to increase the size of the swap space to prevent excessive swapping between RAM and the hard drive.

Sense 2: Finance

Noun: In finance, swap space commonly refers to the area on a trader's desktop where multiple screens are arranged for monitoring and executing trades. It provides a compact and organized workspace for efficient trading operations.

Example sentence: The trader customized his swap space with four screens, displaying real-time market data and trading platforms.

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