File-shredder Definition

noun

(computing) A software program designed to overwrite the contents of a data file (other space on a disk) to prevent recovery of the file contents.

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Noun

Singular:
file-shredder
Plural:
file shredders

Origin of File-shredder

  • Analogous to a paper shredder

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