A ~ is a temporary computer file which you use as a work area or as a store while a program is operating. (COMPUTING)
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A ~ is a temporary computer file which you use as a work area or as a store while a program is operating. (COMPUTING)
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Collins COBUILD. Толковый словарь английского языка для изучающих язык Коллинз COBUILD (международная база данных языков Бирмингемского университета) . 2012