defrag

American

[dee-frag] / diˈfræg /

verb (used with object)

defragged, defragging

to reorganize files on (ahard disk drive ) so that the parts of each file are stored in contiguous sectors on the disk, thereby improving computer performance and maximizing disk space.

defrag British

/ ˈdiːfræɡ /

verb

to consolidate fragmented files and folders on (the hard drive of a computer or other electronic device) in order to make it run more efficiently

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Etymology

Origin of defrag

First recorded in 1985–90; short for defragment ( def. )

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