💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Main memory"
Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 memorynoun | Main 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 memorynoun | Computer 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 holenoun | A 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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