English > volatile storage: 1 sense > noun 1, artifact| Meaning | computer storage that is erased when the power is turned off. |
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| Narrower | random-access memory, random access memory, random memory, RAM, read/write memory | The most common computer memory which can be used by programs to perform necessary tasks while the computer is on |
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| Broader | memory, computer memory, storage, computer storage, store, memory board | An electronic memory device |
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| Opposite | non-volatile storage, nonvolatile storage | computer storage that is not lost when the power is turned off |
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| Spanish | memoria volátil |
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| Catalan | memòria volàtil |
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