Definitions of volatile storage
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computer storage that is erased when the power is turned off
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Antonyms:
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non-volatile storage, nonvolatile storage
computer storage that is not lost when the power is turned off
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types:
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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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core memory, magnetic core memory
(computer science) a computer memory consisting of an array of magnetic cores; now superseded by semiconductor memories
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type of:
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computer memory, computer storage, memory, memory board, storage, store
an electronic memory device
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non-volatile storage, nonvolatile storage
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