magnetic core memory

Definitions of magnetic core memory
  1. noun
    (computer science) a computer memory consisting of an array of magnetic cores; now superseded by semiconductor memories
    synonyms: core memory
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    RAM, random access memory, random memory, random-access memory, read/write memory
    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
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