core memory

Noun

Meaning

(computer science) a computer memory consisting of an array of magnetic cores; now superseded by semiconductor memories

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Synonyms

short-term memory random access memory magnetic core memory working memory volatile memory random-access storage in-memory volatile storage internal memory main storage immediate memory primary storage active memory basic memory main memory

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Antonyms

long-term memory secondary storage auxiliary storage non-volatile memory fixed storage long-lasting memory

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Hypernyms

ram random access memory random memory

Examples

Recall of memory is a creative process. What the brain stores is... only a core memory. Upon recall, this memory is then elaborated upon and reconstructed, with subtractions, additions, elaborations, and distortions. Eric Kandel

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