How Do You Spell DEFRAGMENT?

Pronunciation: [dˌiːfɹaɡmˈɛnt] (IPA)

Defragment is a computer term used to describe the process of bringing together fragmented data on a hard disk drive. The word is spelled as dɪˈfræɡmənt, according to the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The "d" in the beginning is followed by two short vowel sounds, "ɪ" and "æ". The "g" in the middle is pronounced as "ɡ" and the final syllable is pronounced as "mənt". Properly defragmenting your computer's hard drive can improve its performance and make it run more smoothly.

DEFRAGMENT Meaning and Definition

1. Defragment is a computer term that refers to the process of organizing and optimizing the data stored in a hard drive or other storage device. It involves reorganizing fragmented files and filling the gaps between them, allowing for more efficient storage and retrieval of data.

   When files are saved or deleted on a computer, they are often stored in different parts of the hard drive rather than in contiguous blocks. This results in fragmented files, which can slow down the computer's performance. Fragmentation can occur over time due to frequent file modifications, installations, or deletions.

   Defragmentation involves analyzing the hard drive and rearranging the fragmented files, placing them in contiguous blocks of free space. This process improves access times and system performance, as the computer does not need to search for scattered file fragments.

   Defragmentation can be conducted using a built-in software utility specifically designed for this purpose. The software identifies fragmented files and rearranges them, ensuring they occupy consecutive storage locations. The duration of a defragmentation process depends on the size and level of fragmentation on the hard drive.

   Regular defragmentation is recommended to maintain optimal system performance. However, with the advent of solid-state drives (SSD), defragmentation is not necessary since SSDs use a different method for storing and retrieving data, making fragmentation irrelevant.

Common Misspellings for DEFRAGMENT

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Etymology of DEFRAGMENT

The word "defragment" is a combination of two words: "de-" and "fragment".

The prefix "de-" is derived from the Latin prefix "dis-", meaning "apart" or "away". It is typically used to indicate negation or reversal.

The word "fragment" comes from the Latin word "fragmentum", which means "a broken piece" or "a fragment".

Therefore, the etymology of "defragment" can be understood as "to reverse or remove fragments" or "to bring together broken pieces". In computing, the term "defragment" refers to the process of rearranging fragmented data on a hard disk drive to optimize its performance.

Conjugate verb Defragment

CONDITIONAL

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you would defragment

he/she/it would defragment

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they would defragment

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

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CONDITIONAL PERFECT

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CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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FUTURE

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FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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FUTURE PERFECT

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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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IMPERATIVE

you defragment

we let´s defragment

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to defragment

PAST

I defragmented

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PAST CONTINUOUS

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PAST PARTICIPLE

defragmented

PAST PERFECT

I had defragmented

you had defragmented

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we had defragmented

they had defragmented

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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PRESENT

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PRESENT CONTINUOUS

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PRESENT PARTICIPLE

defragmenting

PRESENT PERFECT

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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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