write-ahead logging

noun

The technique of writing all database modifications to a log before they are applied.

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Meanings

nounwrite-ahead log (uncountable)
  1. uncountablecomputingThe technique of writing all database modifications to a log before they are applied.

    Synonyms: WAL

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe technique of writing all database modifications to a log before they are applied.

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