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Spooled: meaning, definitions and examples

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spooled

 

[ spuːld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

technical process

To 'spool' refers to the process of temporarily storing data in a buffer while it is being transferred from one place to another. This term is commonly associated with printing and data transmission, where documents or files are collected in a queue before they're processed. The concept helps manage the flow of data to ensure that it can be handled efficiently without overwhelming the system. In modern computing, spooling is crucial for multitasking, allowing users to continue working while jobs are being processed in the background.

Synonyms

buffer, queue, store

Examples of usage

  • The printer is currently spooling the document.
  • Data was spooled to optimize processing time.
  • He spooled the audio track before editing.

Translations

Translations of the word "spooled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 armazenado

🇮🇳 स्पूल किया हुआ

🇩🇪 gespult

🇮🇩 diguung

🇺🇦 змонтований

🇵🇱 nawinięty

🇯🇵 スプールされた

🇫🇷 enroulé

🇪🇸 enrollado

🇹🇷 sarıldı

🇰🇷 스풀된

🇸🇦 مخزنة

🇨🇿 namotaný

🇸🇰 navinutý

🇨🇳 绕组的

🇸🇮 navit

🇮🇸 spólaður

🇰🇿 оралған

🇬🇪 გახვეული

🇦🇿 dönmüş

🇲🇽 enrollado

Etymology

The term 'spool' is derived from the term 'Simultaneous Peripheral Operations On-line,' which reflects its origins in computing as a method for handling I/O processes. The word has its roots in the early days of computer technology when tasks needed to be managed more efficiently. Originally, it was specifically used in relation to printers that required buffering of print jobs to avoid conflicts and delays. Over time, the meaning expanded to encompass other areas of data handling. The concept has evolved through various phases of technological advances, leading to more sophisticated forms of spooling in modern systems. With the continuous advancement in systems and software, spooling has become an integral part of how computers manage multiple tasks concurrently.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,212, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.