scratchpad

English

noun
Definitions
  • A pad of paper for preliminary notes or sketches or writings, etc.
  • (computing) A piece of temporary memory to hold details of a current conversation, usually scratchpad memory.

Etymology

Compound from English scratch + English pad (toad, frog toad).

Origin

English

pad

Gloss

toad, frog toad

Concept
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Animals

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Person/Thing

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