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    Write

    What Write means in Computer Science GCSE, as defined for OCR.

    Definition of Write

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    Read the wording for your board, then hide it and explain Write in your own words. Rough notes are fine. This is a self-check, with no mark or grade.

    Reference: OCR

    Sends string data to an opened file, replacing existing content in write mode while append mode adds new data after existing content.
    OCR · Additional programming techniques (study guide)

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