Spooling

Pronunciation: /ˈspuɫɪŋ/

Spooling (noun)

  1. A method of storing data in a temporary area so it can be processed or sent later at a steady speed.
  2. The process of winding material onto a spool or reel in an organized way.

Examples

  • Spooling helps store data before processing.
  • The system uses spooling to buffer disk data.

Spooling (verb)

  1. To save data temporarily so it can be handled later, often to keep the system working smoothly.
  2. To wind thread, wire, or tape onto a spool or reel.

Examples

  • The computer spools the files before processing them.
  • It spools data first, then starts the job.