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defragment
Defragment (verb) means (computing) To rearrange the scattered parts of files on a disk so they are stored together, making the disk work faster.
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(computing) To rearrange the scattered parts of files on a disk so they are stored together, making the disk work faster.
"SSDs don't need defragmenting. Windows wont' even let you try to defragment an SSD. However, if you could defragment an SSD, you might shorten the device's lifespan."
— Dan Gookin, PCs For Dummies (2013)
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What is the meaning of defragment?
"defragment" (verb) means (computing) To rearrange the scattered parts of files on a disk so they are stored together, making the disk work faster.
What is the opposite of defragment?
The opposite of "defragment" is fragment.
