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Definition of Random access memory
1. Noun. 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.
Exact synonyms: Ram, Random Memory, Random-access Memory, Read/write Memory
Terms within: Buffer, Buffer Storage, Buffer Store, Core, Magnetic Core, Ram Disk
Specialized synonyms: Core Memory, Magnetic Core Memory
Generic synonyms: Volatile Storage
Terms within: Buffer, Buffer Storage, Buffer Store, Core, Magnetic Core, Ram Disk
Specialized synonyms: Core Memory, Magnetic Core Memory
Generic synonyms: Volatile Storage
Definition of Random access memory
1. Noun. (electronics) Computer memory that dynamically stores program and data values during operation and in which each byte of memory may be directly accessed. ¹
2. Noun. (computing) The main memory of a computer available for program execution or data storage. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com