💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Read only memory"
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| Word | Definition |
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| 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. |
| programmable read only memorynoun | Alternative spelling of programmable read-only memory. [(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.] |
| write-only memorynoun | (computing) A type of computer memory to which data can be written, but from which it cannot be read. |
| 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. |
| random-access memorynoun | Alternative 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.] |
| random access memorynoun | Main memory. |
| cd-romnoun | compact disk - read only memory: an optical disc containing data that can be read (but not changed) by a computer |
| non-volatile random access memorynoun | (electronics) Synonym of non-volatile memory |
| 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. |
| memorynoun | (uncountable) The ability of the brain to record information or impressions with the facility of recalling them later, usually at will. |
| flash memorynoun | (computer hardware) A rewritable memory chip that retains its data without a power supply. |
| volatile memorynoun | (computer hardware) Computer memory (such as RAM) that requires a constant electrical charge to maintain its contents. |
| earomnoun | Initialism of electrically alterable read-only memory; a type of computer memory chip (ROM). |
| 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). |
| cd romnoun | Alternative form of CD-ROM. [compact disk - read only memory: an optical disc containing data that can be read (but not changed) by a computer] |
| bootromnoun | (computing) A read-only memory used for the initial boot process of a computer or device. |
| dvd-romnoun | Initialism of Digital Versatile Disc read-only memory: a DVD whose contents can be read but not written. |
| promnoun | (US) A formal ball held at a high school or college on special occasions; e.g., near the end of the academic year. |
| nvramnoun | (electronics) Initialism of non-volatile random access memory. [(electronics) Synonym of non-volatile memory] |
| otpromnoun | (computing) Acronym of one-time programmable read-only memory. |
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