torn write

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torn writes 复数

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A write operation, such as to a hard disk drive or database, which only partially completes, being cut off midway through.

    计算机 工程 数学

    Our server lost power in the middle of a non-atomic transaction, so we ended up with a torn write.

    A torn write can leave a system in an inconsistent state.

词源

So called because the full write process is "cut off" before fully completing, thus being "torn".

来源：wiktionary