Word
ECC memory
Definition
compound. Stands for Error Correction Code memory. A special type of computer memory that can find and fix small data mistakes automatically to prevent crashes.
compound. Abbreviation for Error Correction Code memory. A specialized type of computer data storage that identifies and corrects internal data corruption, typically used in servers and workstations to ensure system stability.
Examples
“Servers usually require ECC memory to prevent data corruption.”
“The IT department upgraded the database server with ECC memory to minimize the risk of system crashes during heavy workloads.”
“While standard RAM is sufficient for home computing, ECC memory is indispensable for scientific simulations where a single bit flip could invalidate weeks of complex calculations.”
Examples
simple
“Servers usually require ECC memory to prevent data corruption.”
contextual
“The IT department upgraded the database server with ECC memory to minimize the risk of system crashes during heavy workloads.”
complex
“While standard RAM is sufficient for home computing, ECC memory is indispensable for scientific simulations where a single bit flip could invalidate weeks of complex calculations.”
Usage
Typically functions as a compound noun; often used as a modifier before other nouns like 'modules' or 'support'.
Etymology
An initialism of Error Correction Code memory, formed from the noun error and the Latin-derived correction and code.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.