Meaning | The most common computer memory which can be used by programs to perform necessary tasks while the computer is on; an integrated circuit memory chip allows information to be stored or accessed in any order and all storage locations are equally accessible. |
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Synonyms | random-access memory, random access memory, random memory, RAM |
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Parts | RAM disk | (computer science) a virtual drive that is created by setting aside part of the random-access memory to use as if it were a group of sectors |
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buffer, buffer storage, buffer store | (computer science) a part of RAM used for temporary storage of data that is waiting to be sent to a device |
core, magnetic core | (computer science) a tiny ferrite toroid formerly used in a random access memory to store one bit of data |
Narrower | magnetic core memory, core memory | (computer science) a computer memory consisting of an array of magnetic cores |
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Broader | volatile storage | computer storage that is erased when the power is turned off |
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Spanish | memoria de acceso aleatorio, RAM |
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Catalan | RAM |
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