Scratch (hacker jargon)
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1. [from scratchpad] adj. Describes a data structure or recording medium attached to a machine for testing or temporary-use purposes; one that can be scribbled on without loss. Usually in the combining forms scratch memory, scratch register, scratch disk, scratch tape, scratch volume. See also scratch monkey.
2. [primarily IBM, also Commodore] vt. To delete (as in a file).
External links
- The Jargon File - Scratch (http://www.catb.org/~esr/jargon/html/S/scratch.html)