<doc>
	<legacy_id>290</legacy_id>
	<term>buffer</term>
	<definition><p>An area of memory where data is stored for quick retrieval. Data may be pre-processed while in the buffer so it can be used quickly when needed.</p></definition>
	<categories>
	 	<category>The System Environment</category>
	</categories>
	<synonyms>
	 	<synonym>buffers</synonym>
	 	<synonym>buffered</synonym>
	 	<synonym>buffering</synonym>
	 	<synonym>buffer</synonym>
	 	<synonym>buffer's</synonym>
	 	<synonym>buffers'</synonym>
	</synonyms>
</doc>