Swap

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Swap can refer generically to the exchanging of one thing for another; see also Barter.

Contents 1 Computer science 2 Finance 3 Vehicles 4 Other 5 See also

[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

• Swapping