[ GLOSSARY DEFINITION ] Storage

TRIM

A command that tells an SSD which blocks are unused so it can erase them.

Full Definition & Technical Explanation

TRIM — A command that tells an SSD which blocks are unused so it can erase them.

This storage term is part of the CompareTech technical dictionary and helps you read specifications, comparisons, and benchmark data across its device database.

See also: random read random write.

Related Technical Terms

random read
Reading small scattered files, important for app loading. Storage
random write
Writing small scattered files. Storage
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