scatter read
scatter read
[′skad·ər ‚rēd] (computer science)
An input operation that places various segments of an input record into noncontiguous areas in central memory.
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scatter read
The capability that allows data to be input into two or more noncontiguous locations of memory with one read operation. See gather write.Copyright © 1981-2019 by The Computer Language Company Inc. All Rights reserved. THIS DEFINITION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. All other reproduction is strictly prohibited without permission from the publisher.