Overwriter
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Overwriter is a noun meaning (computing) Software that writes over the contents or unused section of a data store to prevent recovery of sensitive information.
Meaning
(computing) Software that writes over the contents or unused section of a data store to prevent recovery of sensitive information.
More Meanings
- One who writes too much.
Example Sentences
Overwriters sometimes have an endearingly sincere rationale: “I want to make writing that's pretty. […]
Word Forms
- overwriters
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include overstore, eraser, overwrite, shredder, copyback, uneraser.
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