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Cache

A cache is a temporary copy of data stored to make future requests faster.

Last updated July 24, 2026

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Term
Cache
Plain-English definition
A cache is a temporary copy of data stored to make future requests faster.
Technical definition
A cache is a temporary copy of data stored to make future requests faster.
Commonly confused with
Related domain, DNS, registrar, API, or agent-infrastructure terms.
Related terms
TTL, DNS Propagation, Resolver

Definition

A cache is a temporary copy of data stored to make future requests faster.

Why it matters

DNS caches can make old DNS answers appear for a while after a record changes.

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