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Meaning of swap file

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

swap

Pronunciation:/swɒp//swɒp/

verb

Definitions

  1. To exchange or give (something) in an exchange (for something else).

    Synonyms:exchangeswitchtrade
  2. To hit, to strike.

  3. To beat the air, or ply the wings, with a sweeping motion or noise; to flap.

  4. To descend or fall; to rush hastily or violently.

swap

Pronunciation:/swɒp//swɒp/

noun

Definitions

  1. An exchange of two comparable things.

  2. A financial derivative in which two parties agree to exchange one stream of cashflow against another stream.

  3. Space available in a swap file for use as auxiliary memory.

    Example: How much swap do you need?