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RAM

n. uncountable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈɹæm// UK //ɹˈæm// ram Archaic Slang

n. Stands for Random Access Memory. The fast memory in a computer or phone that holds the apps and files you are using right now. When you turn the device off, this information disappears.

n. Abbreviation for Random Access Memory. Refers to the physical hardware that temporarily stores data for immediate use by the processor. It is volatile, meaning data is lost when power is removed.


SIMPLE

My laptop is slow because it needs more RAM.

CONTEXTUAL

Running several professional video editing programs at once requires a significant amount of RAM to prevent the system from freezing.

COMPLEX

While the processor determines how quickly tasks are executed, the available RAM dictates the volume of data the system can manipulate simultaneously without relying on slower virtual memory.

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Usage

Usually treated as uncountable when referring to capacity, though individual hardware components are called RAM sticks or modules.

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