“Cache” or “Cash”—Which to use?

“Cache” or “Cash”

Overview

cache / cash are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

cache: (noun) a hidden storage space (for money or provisions or weapons). (noun) (computer science) RAM memory that is set aside as a specialized buffer storage that is continually updated; used to optimize data transfers between system elements with different characteristics.

cash: (noun) money in the form of bills or coins. (noun) prompt payment for goods or services in currency or by check. (noun) United States country music singer and songwriter (1932-2003). (verb) exchange for cash.

Pronunciation

cache: k·AE·sh

cash: k·AE·sh

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Examples in Context

Examples of “cache”

The cache of Royal Mummies had been…
…(now Union Pacific Railroad) in Cache County
…document found at the 'mummy cache' DB320 which describes him as…
Meanwhile, Williams maintained a large cache of specie to cover redemptions…
A large cache of ammunition was also discovered.
…a part of the 1985 Cache Du Cinema program at The…
…in specific components, such as cache memory and main memory.
…2-choice hashing called two-way skewed-associative cache in some CPU caches.
Cache Tolman – bass
…Bratton blew up her husband's cache of gunpowder before it could…

Examples of “cash”

…was in desperate need for cash to rebuild.
…not carrying large amounts of cash and refusing to pay bribes…
…self-starter while working at National Cash Register and then sold them…
…and biscuits as well as cash packets from the association at…
Garlic and cattle are major cash crops.
To secure the cash, Rockefeller allowed Amasa Stone, Stillman…
Catch as Cash Can, an episode of DuckTales
…a $10,000 prize comprising $5000 cash and $5000 worth of advertising.
Strapped for cash the firm sold four of…
…2019, Coinbase and Square, Inc.'s Cash App closed the accounts held…

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