Definitions
01hidden store
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. a hidden collection of things, such as food, weapons, or treasure, kept in a safe place.
n. a collection of items of the same type stored in a hidden or inaccessible place.
日本語:キャッシュ※
“The explorers found a cache of supplies left by the previous team.”
“Police discovered a massive cache of stolen artworks hidden behind a false wall in the basement of the abandoned villa.”
02computing
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Computing Technical
n. a part of a computer's memory that stores data temporarily so you can access it faster.
n. an auxiliary memory from which high-speed retrieval is possible; used to store recently or frequently accessed data.
“You might need to clear your browser cache if the website isn't loading correctly.”
“The processor's performance is significantly enhanced by its large level-three cache, which reduces the latency of data retrieval from the main memory.”
Synonyms
Real-World Examples
“Dobrindt said that last October Germany's domestic intelligence agency became aware of a possible weapons cache in the woods on the outskirts of Berlin.” “Inside the concreted blocks was an extraordinary cache of iron helmets.” Etymology
From French cache (as used by French Canadian trappers to mean “hiding place for stores”), from the verb cacher (“to hide”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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