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Definition of “DNS Cache” :

“DNS Cache” refers to a temporary database maintained by a computer’s operating system that contains records of all recent visits and attempted visits to websites and other internet domains. It’s used to speed up the process of converting domain names into IP addresses by storing that information locally.

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