noun
- the process of reorganizing fragmented data on a computer storage device to improve performance and access speed
Usage: computing; technical
Examples
- Running defragmentation on your hard drive can help speed up your computer.
- The system performed a scheduled defragmentation overnight to optimize storage.
- Defragmentation rearranges scattered file fragments into contiguous blocks.
- Modern solid-state drives don't require defragmentation like older mechanical drives do.
- The IT department recommended defragmentation as part of regular computer maintenance.