noun
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 (Freq. 1)
• Syn: ↑random-access memory, ↑random access memory, ↑RAM, ↑read/write memory
• Hypernyms: ↑volatile storage
• Hyponyms: ↑magnetic core memory, ↑core memory
• Part Meronyms: ↑buffer, ↑buffer storage, ↑buffer store, ↑core, ↑magnetic core, ↑RAM disk
Useful english dictionary. 2012.