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Read only memory

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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 memorynounAlternative 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 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.]
random access memorynounMain memory.
cd-romnouncompact 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.
earomnounInitialism 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 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]
bootromnoun(computing) A read-only memory used for the initial boot process of a computer or device.
dvd-romnounInitialism 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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