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swap

In computing, to move segments of data in and out of memory. For fast operation as much data as possible is required in main memory, but it is generally not possible to include all data at the same time. Swapping is the operation of writing and reading from the back-up store, often a special space on the disk.



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After every successful trade he generally passed a longer or shorter term in jail; for when a poor man without goods or chattels has the inveterate habit of swapping, it follows naturally that he must have something to swap; and having nothing of his own, it follows still more naturally that he must swap something belonging to his neighbors.
Rebecca Of Sunnybrook Farm by Wiggin, Kate Douglas View in context
Who sells his influence should stop it, An honest man will only swap it.
Fantastic-Fables by Bierce, Ambrose View in context
The town sat up all night to discuss the amazing events of the day and swap guesses as to when Tom's trial would begin.
Pudd'n'head Wilson by Twain, Mark View in context
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