RAM
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 (Freq. 1) • Syn: random-access memory, random access memory, random memory, read/write memory • Hypernyms: volatile storage • Hyponyms: magnetic core memory, core memory • Part Meronyms: buffer, buffer storage, buffer store, core, magnetic core, RAM disk
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