💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Primary memory"
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| 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). |
| secondary memorynoun | (computing) Synonym of secondary storage. |
| main memorynoun | (computing) Volatile memory forming most of a computer’s primary storage, not including cache memory (central processing unit cache) and secondary storage (mass storage). |
| magnetic core memorynoun | (computing, historical) Synonym of core memory. |
| memory cellnoun | (computing) A fundamental block of computer memory. |
| ferrite core memorynoun | (computing, historical) Synonym of core memory. |
| memorynoun | (uncountable) The ability of the brain to record information or impressions with the facility of recalling them later, usually at will. |
| conventional memorynoun | (computing, computer hardware) The first 640 kilobytes of RAM in an IBM-compatible PC. |
| 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. |
| secondary storagenoun | (computing) The nonvolatile memory of a computer, not directly accessible by the central processing unit. |
| macrocomputernoun | (computing) A mainframe, as opposed to a microcomputer. |
| extended memorynoun | (computing) The extent of memory above the first megabyte in the address space of later PCs |
| base memorynoun | (computing) The amount of RAM installed on a new computer, before any optional upgrades. |
| memcomputernoun | (computing) A computer that has very fast (even instantaneous) access to memory |
| mainboardnoun | (computing) Synonym of motherboard. |
| storenoun | (mainly North American) A building (or portion thereof) where items may be purchased. |
| high memory areanoun | (computing) The first 64 kilobytes of the area of memory beyond 1 MB in an PC-compatible machine. |
| auxiliary storagenoun | (computing) Synonym of secondary storage. |
| maxicomputernoun | (computer hardware) A mainframe. |
| main framenoun | the rigid frame upon which the moving parts of a machine are mounted; chassis |
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