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Meaning of torn write | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

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

Examples

“Our server lost power in the middle of a non-atomic transaction, so we ended up with a torn write.”

“A torn write can leave a system in an inconsistent state.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

Tornabene tornachile tornadic tornadic waterspout Tornado Tornado Alley