computer storage

/kəmˌpjudər ˌstɔrɪdʒ/

Definitions of computer storage

1. noun

   an electronic memory device
   synonyms: computer memory, memory, memory board, storage, store

   types:

   non-volatile storage, nonvolatile storage

   computer storage that is not lost when the power is turned off

   ROM, fixed storage, read-only memory, read-only storage

   (computer science) memory whose contents can be accessed and read but cannot be changed

   real storage

   the main memory in a virtual memory system

   scratchpad

   (computer science) a high-speed internal memory used for temporary storage of preliminary information

   virtual memory, virtual storage

   (computer science) memory created by using the hard disk to simulate additional random-access memory; the addressable storage space available to the user of a computer system in which virtual addresses are mapped into real addresses

   volatile storage

   computer storage that is erased when the power is turned off

   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

   flash memory

   nonvolatile storage that can be electrically erased and programmed anew

   magnetic bubble memory

   a nonvolatile storage device that holds information in the form of bubbles on a thin film of magnetic silicate; no longer used in most computers

   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

   type of:

   computer hardware, hardware

   (computer science) the mechanical, magnetic, electronic, and electrical components making up a computer system

   memory device, storage device

   a device that preserves information for retrieval