refresh

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/ɹiˈfɹɛʃ/ English

Definitions

noun

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.

verb

To renew or revitalize.“Sleep refreshes the body and the mind.”
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.

Related words

Synonyms

refreshen freshen review freshen up brush up refresher refreshment rejuvenate revive renew renewing renovate regeneration renovation refurbishment renewal

Associated

dram sdram flicker refreshed sram crt accesses meta circuitry fps lcd grille

Rhymes

fresh flesh thresh mesh afresh enmesh creche horseflesh plesh desch

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