OpenSynonym

caches

/ˈkæʃɪz/

NOUN

1. Hidden stores of supplies and resources

Collections of supplies, provisions, equipment, or valuable items kept in concealed or protected locations for future use or retrieval.

1.1. Stored supplies and provisions

Used to describe reserves of food, equipment, weapons, or other essential supplies stored for emergencies, survival, military operations, or future needs.

Synonyms

  • hoards
  • stockpiles
  • stashes
  • stores
  • reserves
  • arsenals
  • armories
  • stockrooms
  • reservoirs
  • storehouses

Examples

  • Explorers followed a treasure map in search of hidden pirate caches on the deserted island.
  • The survivalist strategically placed small caches of food and supplies along the hiking trail.
  • The elusive species of bird was known for creating secretive caches of food in the dense forest.
  • The soldiers maintained several hidden caches of ammunition near the mountain pass.

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1.2. Accumulated wealth and financial reserves

Used to describe accumulated money, valuable possessions, or financial resources set aside for future use, investments, or financial security.

Synonyms

  • coffers
  • funds
  • nest eggs
  • savings
  • reserves
  • treasuries
  • sinking funds
  • resources
  • capital reserves

Examples

  • The organization maintained several financial caches to support its long-term projects.
  • The family gradually accumulated valuable caches of gold and precious stones.
  • The businessman kept substantial caches of wealth for future investments.

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1.3. Collections of valuable or assorted objects

Used to describe accumulated collections or assemblages of valuable, interesting, or useful objects gathered and kept together.

Synonyms

Examples

  • Archaeologists uncovered ancient burial sites containing ceremonial caches of artifacts.
  • The museum acquired several remarkable caches of historical documents and rare objects.
  • The explorers discovered hidden caches of ancient coins beneath the ruins.

Related Words

  • artifacts
  • antiques
  • collectibles
  • memorabilia
  • valuables
  • rarities
  • assortments
  • aggregations
  • inventories
  • conglomerations

NOUN

2. Temporary stores of computer data

High-speed temporary storage areas that retain recently or frequently accessed information so it can be retrieved more quickly without repeatedly accessing slower storage systems.

2.1. Computer memory and data processing

Used in computing to describe temporary storage areas that hold frequently accessed data or instructions to reduce retrieval time and improve processing performance.

Synonyms

  • buffers
  • temporary stores
  • memory stores
  • storage buffers

Examples

  • Modern processors use multiple caches to store frequently accessed instructions and data.
  • The application maintains several caches to reduce repeated database queries.
  • The computer uses caches to retrieve frequently requested information more quickly.

Related Words

  • RAM
  • CPU
  • processor
  • cache memory
  • memory hierarchy
  • data retrieval
  • cache hits
  • cache misses
  • latency
  • memory management
  • data processing

2.2. Web browsing and network data storage

Used in web technologies to describe temporarily stored website resources, including images, scripts, and page content, that allow browsers and network systems to deliver previously accessed information more quickly.

Synonyms

  • web caches
  • browser caches
  • web stores
  • temporary stores

Examples

  • In the virtual world, browsers automatically store caches of frequently visited websites for faster access.
  • The network administrators configured multiple caches to improve website loading speeds.
  • The outdated website content remained visible because the browser retained older caches.

Related Words

  • web browser
  • HTTP
  • CDN
  • cookies
  • web servers
  • website
  • web pages
  • cached files
  • content delivery
  • page loading
  • expiration