random-access memory

Noun random-access memory has 1 sense

• random-access memory(n = noun.artifact) ram, random access memory, random 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;
has parts: buffer, buffer storage, buffer store, core, magnetic core, ram disk
has particulars: core memory, magnetic core memory
is a kind of volatile storage