geheugen

Definitions of geheugen
  1. noun
    the power of retaining and recalling past experience
    synonyms: herinnering, herinneringsvermogen, memorie, nagedachtenis, retentie
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    type of:
    faculteit, kunnen, macht, potentie, vermogen
    one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
  2. noun
    an electronic memory device
    synonyms: geheugeneenheid, ligplaats, opslagkosten, stallingkosten
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    types:
    rom
    (computer science) memory whose contents can be accessed and read but cannot be changed
    ram, werkgeheugen
    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
    type of:
    apparatuur, hardware
    (computer science) the mechanical, magnetic, electronic, and electrical components making up a computer system
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