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Noun: random-access memory
  1. 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
    - random access memory, random memory, RAM, read/write memory

Derived forms: random access memories, random-access memories

Type of: volatile storage

Encyclopedia: Random-access memory

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