random-access memory

Noun
  1. The most common computer memory which can be used by programs to perform necessary tasks while the computer is on;
    An integrated circuit memory chip allows information to be stored or accessed in any order and all storage locations are equally accessible (synset 104059869)
    is a type of: volatile storage - computer storage that is erased when the power is turned off
    subtypes: core memory, magnetic core memory - (computer science) a computer memory consisting of an array of magnetic cores; now superseded by semiconductor memories
    has:
    • buffer, buffer storage, buffer store - (computer science) a part of RAM used for temporary storage of data that is waiting to be sent to a device; used to compensate for differences in the rate of flow of data between components of a computer system
    • core, magnetic core - (computer science) a tiny ferrite toroid formerly used in a random access memory to store one bit of data; now superseded by semiconductor memories
    • ram disk - (computer science) a virtual drive that is created by setting aside part of the random-access memory to use as if it were a group of sectors
    same as: ram, random access memory, random memory, read/write memory

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