read-only memory

/ˌrid ˈoʊnli ˌmɛməri/

Definitions of read-only memory

1. noun

   (computer science) memory whose contents can be accessed and read but cannot be changed
   synonyms: ROM, fixed storage, read-only storage

   types:

   CD-ROM, compact disc read-only memory

   a compact disk that is used with a computer (rather than with an audio system); a large amount of digital information can be stored and accessed but it cannot be altered by the user

   EPROM, erasable programmable read-only memory

   (computer science) a read-only memory chip that can be erased by ultraviolet light and programmed again with new data

   type of:

   computer memory, computer storage, memory, memory board, storage, store

   an electronic memory device