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1. (From "scratchpad") Describes a data structure or recording
medium attached to a machine for testing or temporary-use
purposes; one that can be
scribbled on without loss.
Usually in the combining forms "scratch memory", "scratch
register", "scratch disk", "scratch tape", "scratch volume".
2. (primarily
IBM) To delete (as in a file).
(1994-12-15)