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Main memory

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primary storagenoun(computing) The volatile memory of a computer directly accessible by the central processing unit; the main memory together with cache memory (and processor registers).
primary memorynoun(computing) Synonym of main memory.
secondary storagenoun(computing) The nonvolatile memory of a computer, not directly accessible by the central processing unit.
memorynoun(uncountable) The ability of the brain to record information or impressions with the facility of recalling them later, usually at will.
secondary memorynoun(computing) Synonym of secondary storage.
memory corenoun(science fiction, computing) A (semi-)permanent computer memory storage device that may be extracted, and may or may not be separate from the computer core.
random access memorynounMain memory.
volatile memorynoun(computer hardware) Computer memory (such as RAM) that requires a constant electrical charge to maintain its contents.
high memory areanoun(computing) The first 64 kilobytes of the area of memory beyond 1 MB in an PC-compatible machine.
memory cellnoun(computing) A fundamental block of computer memory.
extended memorynoun(computing) The extent of memory above the first megabyte in the address space of later PCs
conventional memorynoun(computing, computer hardware) The first 640 kilobytes of RAM in an IBM-compatible PC.
magnetic core memorynoun(computing, historical) Synonym of core memory.
dynamic memorynounComputer memory that requires a periodic refresh to maintain its contents. This memory is usually cheaper and faster than ROM.
base memorynoun(computing) The amount of RAM installed on a new computer, before any optional upgrades.
storenoun(mainly North American) A building (or portion thereof) where items may be purchased.
memory holenounA figurative place to which information is deliberately sent to be forgotten, or to which forgotten or lost information ends up; nowhere, oblivion.
upper memory areanoun(computing) The area of memory between 640 kB and 1 MB in an IBM-compatible PC.
flash memorynoun(computer hardware) A rewritable memory chip that retains its data without a power supply.
non-volatile random access memorynoun(electronics) Synonym of non-volatile memory

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