subchunk

English

Etymology

From sub- +‎ chunk.

Pronunciation

• Audio (UK):

  (file)

Noun

subchunk (plural subchunks)

1. (computing) A chunk (block of data) forming part of a larger chunk.
   • 1996, Michael Morrison, Randy Weems, Windows 95 game developer's guide using the game SDK:

     GetData goes down into the data subchunk as well, as can be seen in Listing 14.7.

   • 1999, Michael D Root, James R Boer, DirectX complete:

     A LIST chunk is another parent chunk that may include several subchunks as well.