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Memory device

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storage devicenoun(computer hardware) A piece of hardware whose main function is to store data.
flash memorynoun(computer hardware) A rewritable memory chip that retains its data without a power supply.
memory cardnoun(computer hardware) A solid state digital memory storage format, commonly found on computers, digital cameras and cellphones.
memory sticknoun(computing) A portable solid-state electronic flash memory data storage device equipped with a USB (or similarly specified) plug for direct connection to a corresponding port; a USB drive, thumb drive or pen drive.
physical memory
memory cachenoun(computer science) ram memory that is set aside as a specialized buffer storage that is continually updated; used to optimize data transfers between system elements with different characteristics
memory tracenouna postulated biochemical change (presumably in neural tissue) that represents a memory
screen memorynoun(computing) A portion of computer memory storing the graphics currently displayed on the screen.
flash cardnounAlternative form of flashcard. [A card used to aid rote memorization. One side of the card contains data of one kind, or a question, and the other side contains the associated response which one wants to memorize. For example, one side could contain an English word, and the other side the Spanish translation.]
peripheral devicenoun(computer hardware) An electronic device that is outside the computer's system unit (external to the computer's enclosing case), but used by the computer to which it is connected, such as a printer or a scanner.
virtual memorynoun(computing) Memory that appears to be RAM but is being simulated (by a process called paging) on a hard disk; allows a computer to operate as if it had more memory than it actually does, but with some loss of performance
device drivernoun(computing) Software, usually supplied with the operating system or by a hardware manufacturer, that communicates between the operating system of a personal computer and a specific hardware device.
flash drivenoun(computer hardware) A small electronic device used to store digital data, more portable and robust than a hard drive.
storage batterynoun(electronics) A rechargeable battery.
memorative(obsolete) commemorative
memorizernounOne who, or that which, memorizes.
disk drivenoun(computer hardware) A computer drive that reads disks.
microprocessornoun(computer hardware) The entire CPU of a computer on a single integrated circuit (chip).
magnetic disknoun(computer science) a memory device consisting of a flat disk covered with a magnetic coating on which information is stored
hippocampusnoun(neuroanatomy, anatomy) A part of the brain located inside the temporal lobe, consisting mainly of grey matter. It is a component of the limbic system and plays a role in memory and emotion.

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