What is another word for file allocation table?
Pronunciation: [fˈa͡ɪl ˌaləkˈe͡ɪʃən tˈe͡ɪbə͡l] (IPA) 
File allocation table (FAT) is a computer term used to describe the table comprising the file system structure. It maps the location of the file on the storage device and the file name to maintain the integrity and organization of computer files. There are several synonyms for the file allocation table that are commonly used in computing circles. These synonyms include disk directory, file system, allocation map, and file directory. Although they may have slight differences in nuance, these terms are typically used interchangeably to refer to the table that stores the information about a file on a computer's storage device.
