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Plain-language definition
Plain-language definition
A temporary copy of data kept so later requests can be served faster.
Why it matters
Caching reduces latency and load, but stale or privately scoped data must not leak across users.
Technical detail
A cache stores reusable responses or computed values under keys with freshness, invalidation, capacity, and consistency rules.
Examples
- Published glossary search results are cached until the content version changes.
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Sources and review
Reviewed July 12, 2026 by e2e-1783854138445-0citu53rtqqe@test.repairyour.tech. Next review due July 11, 2027.
- Cloudflare Cache documentation — Cloudflare Accessed 7/11/2026
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