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main memorynoun
The memory in a computer that holds programs and data for rapid access during execution of a program; it usually hold the largest quantity of rapid-access storage in a computer; -- also called RAM (random access memory. It is contrasted to ROM, disk data storage, cache, registers and other forms of data storage.
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main memorynoun
The primary volatile memory of a computer, not including memory cache (memcache) nor persistent disk storage, nor external storage.
Editors Contribution
main memory
A memory facility in a computer.
Main memory is directly connected to the central processing unit using a memory bus.
Submitted by MaryC on February 23, 2017
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of main memory in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of main memory in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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