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scratch pad

1. A pad of paper for preliminary or hasty writing, notes, or sketches.

2. also scratch·pad (skrăch′păd′) Computers An internal register used for temporary storage of preliminary data or notes.

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scratchpad - (computer science) a high-speed internal memory used for temporary storage of preliminary information

computer, computing device, computing machine, data processor, electronic computer, information processing system - a machine for performing calculations automatically

computer memory, computer storage, memory board, store, memory, storage - an electronic memory device; "a memory and the CPU form the central part of a computer to which peripherals are attached"

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scratchpad

[ˈskrætʃpæd] N (US) → bloc m (para apuntes o para borrador)

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It takes a minute on your part to advise, having to flip your way around the tablet for a scratchpad. You get direct to XPLOR (to the southwest of your route) then direct destination; you copy this and adjust accordingly.

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