resultcaching

noun
UK /rɪˈzʌlt ˈkæʃɪŋ/
US /rɪˈzʌlt ˈkæʃɪŋ/

Result caching is when a computer saves an answer it already found so it can use it again quickly.

The website uses result caching to show search results faster the second time.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A technique in computing where the outcome of a calculation is kept in memory to avoid repeating the work.

Result caching cut the query time from seconds to milliseconds.

3. Storing the final output of a function or API call so future identical requests return instantly.

The API relies on result caching to handle thousands of repeated requests.

4. Keeping a copy of computed data in a temporary store to reduce load on the main system.

Result caching helped the server stay stable during the traffic spike.