Swap
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Swap can refer generically to the exchanging of one thing for another; see also Barter.
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[edit] Computer science
In computer science, a swap usually refers to exchanging two variables in the memory of a computer.
Swap can also refer to a
- XOR swap is an example of a generic swap algorithm.
- Swap space (swap file, swap partition), used by operating systems to provide virtual memory
- Palette swap used in video games
- byte swap is used to convert data with different endianness
[edit] Finance
In finance, a swap is an agreement to exchange one set of cash flows for another.
- accreting swap
- amortising swap
- basis swap
- commodity swap
- currency swap
- equity swaps
- interest rate swap
- stock swap
- total return swap
- variance swap
[edit] Vehicles
- In an engine swap, a car's engine is removed and replaced with another.
[edit] Other
- In mechanical or systems engineering, SWaP (Size Weight and Power) requirements; similar to SWEPT (Size, Weight, Energy, Performance, and Time) requirements.
- SWAP (Solar Wind Around Pluto) is a space instrument aboard the New Horizons spacecraft.
- In international development, SWAp refers to the Sector-Wide Approach.
- Book swapping is the practice of swapping of books among people.
- A body swap is a plot device in which two characters swap bodies.
- In shipping, a swap body is a standard freight container.
- Wife Swap is a reality television series.
- Vote pairing, formerly called vote swapping, is a form of tactical voting.
- Flea markets are also known as swap meets.
- Swåp is an Anglo-Swedish folk band
- House swapping or Home exchange
- Swing Hip Hop (aka SWAP), a style of Hip Hop featured on the 2008 So You Think You Can Dance Australia
[edit] See also
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