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1. Term: contiguous files

Part of speech: noun

Sense: refers to a collection of computer files that are stored next to each other in a sequential manner on a storage device.

Usage:

• The operating system optimizes file access by storing contiguous files on the hard drive.

Related products:

• External Hard Drives
• Storage Devices

2. Term: contiguous files

Part of speech: adjective

Sense: describes files that are located next to each other without any gaps or spaces in between.

Usage:

• The defragmentation process aims to rearrange data on the disk drive to create contiguous files.

Related products:

• Hard Disk Defragmentation Software