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Programmable read only memory

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programmable read-only memorynoun(electronics) A type of read-only memory which can be written to once (write once, read many memory/WORM), and thereafter becomes fixed in value.
read only memorynounAlternative spelling of read-only memory. [(computing) A computer memory chip that stores values but does not allow updates, in which the values are nonvolatile in that they are retained even when the computer is unpowered.]
otpromnoun(computing) Acronym of one-time programmable read-only memory.
promnoun(US) A formal ball held at a high school or college on special occasions; e.g., near the end of the academic year.
earomnounInitialism of electrically alterable read-only memory; a type of computer memory chip (ROM).
eepromnoun(electronics) Electrically erasable programmable read-only memory.
random-access memorynounAlternative form of random access memory. [(computing, electronics) Computer memory, usually volatile, that stores program and data values during operation and in which each word of memory may be directly (randomly) accessed.]
read-only memorynoun(computing) A computer memory chip that stores values but does not allow updates, in which the values are nonvolatile in that they are retained even when the computer is unpowered.
random access memorynounMain memory.
non-volatile random access memorynoun(electronics) Synonym of non-volatile memory
write-only memorynoun(computing) A type of computer memory to which data can be written, but from which it cannot be read.
cd-romnouncompact disk - read only memory: an optical disc containing data that can be read (but not changed) by a computer
dvd-romnounInitialism of Digital Versatile Disc read-only memory: a DVD whose contents can be read but not written.
wormnounA generally tubular invertebrate of the annelid phylum; an earthworm.
memory chipnoun(computing, electronics) A RAM, ROM, PROM, EPROM or EEPROM microchip that can be plugged into a personal computer to provide temporary or permanent memory.
cd romnounAlternative form of CD-ROM. [compact disk - read only memory: an optical disc containing data that can be read (but not changed) by a computer]
dynamic random access memorynoun(computing) A form of random access memory that requires fewer transistors per bit than SRAM, but in which each bit needs to be refreshed regularly to retain its contents.
nvramnoun(electronics) Initialism of non-volatile random access memory. [(electronics) Synonym of non-volatile memory]
worm drivenounA worm and wheel, a gear arrangement consisting of a screw (the worm) whose thread meshes with a gear wheel to turn the direction of drive through a right angle, typically with a large (1:10 to 1:60) speed reduction and similar torque increase.
resistive random access memorynounA type of random access memory which stores bits as changes in resistance/conductance.

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