scratch pad

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Definitions of scratch pad words

noun scratch pad a pad of paper used for jotting down ideas, informal notes, preliminary writing, etc. 1
noun scratch pad wad of paper for scribbling notes 1
countable noun scratch pad A scratch pad is a temporary storage memory in a computer. 0
noun scratch pad a notebook, esp one with detachable leaves 0
noun scratch pad a small semiconductor memory for temporary storage 0

before 1890

One of the 20% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1890-95

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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blotter — A blotter is a large sheet of blotting paper kept in a special holder on a desk.
jotter — a person who jots things down.
notebook — a book of or for notes.
notepad — a pad of blank pages for writing notes.
quire — a set of 24 uniform sheets of paper.