refresh
/ɹiˈfɹɛʃ/ · noun
Meaning
- The periodic energizing required to maintain the contents of computer memory, the display luminance of a computer screen, etc.
- The update of a display (in a web browser or similar software) to show the latest version of the data.
- The process of modernizing something.
- To renew or revitalize.
- To become fresh again; to be revitalized.
- To reload (a document, especially a webpage) and show any new changes.
- To cause (a web browser or similar software) to refresh its display.
- To perform the periodic energizing required to maintain the contents of computer memory, the display luminance of a computer screen, etc.
- To take refreshment; to eat or drink.
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