# McKinley

/məˈkɪnɫi/ (US) · CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/mckinley
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Definition

a very large file or a huge amount of data. People in computing use this word to describe something that is much bigger than usual.

For teachers: an exceptionally large file or data set. Informal in technical contexts; refers to the scale of the former highest peak in North America.

## Examples

- We need more storage to handle this McKinley file.
- The server crashed while trying to process a McKinley-sized database update during the peak traffic hours.
- While standard logs are manageable, the debug output from the stress test resulted in a McKinley that overwhelmed our local analysis tools.

## Usage notes

- Often used as a modifier before another noun like 'file' or 'log'.

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