back buffer

noun

A buffer used to store graphics while they are being drawn, and later copied to the display in a single operation.

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Meanings

nounback buffer (plural back buffers)

plural back buffers

  1. computer graphicsA buffer used to store graphics while they are being drawn, and later copied to the display in a single operation.
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