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Ramdisk

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ram disknoun(computing) A virtual disk, implemented in software, that stores its contents in random access memory.
harddisknounAlternative form of hard disk. [(computer hardware) One of a series of parallel magnetic recording disks in a drive unit, used for the recording and retrieval of digital information; used especially in personal computers.]
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.]
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
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.]
harddrivenounAlternative form of hard drive. [(computing, computer hardware) An electromechanical data storage device that stores and retrieves digital data using magnetic storage with one or more rigid, rapidly rotating platters coated with magnetic material.]
disknounA thin, flat, circular plate or similar object.
hard discnoun(UK) Alternative spelling of hard disk. [(computer hardware) One of a series of parallel magnetic recording disks in a drive unit, used for the recording and retrieval of digital information; used especially in personal computers.]
floppy discnounAlternative form of floppy disk. [(computer hardware) A removable disk used for storing digital data, measuring between 2 and 8 inches diagonally and storing between 80 KB and 240 MB.]
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]
diskettenoun(computing) A small, flexible, magnetic disk for storage and retrieval of data.
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.
random access memorynounMain memory.
disk imagenoun(computing) A copy of all or part of a disk drive retained for backup or replication purposes.
memorynoun(uncountable) The ability of the brain to record information or impressions with the facility of recalling them later, usually at will.
crash dumpnounAlternative form of crashdump. [(computing) A file holding the contents of memory at the point when a program crashed, possibly useful in debugging.]
dramnoun(by extension) Any similarly minute quantity, (now particularly) a small amount of strong alcohol or poison.
diskspacenoun(computing) storage space available on a computer disk
disk drivenoun(computer hardware) A computer drive that reads disks.
sticknounAn elongated piece of wood or similar material, typically put to some use, for example as a wand or baton.

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