ROM

n. Stands for Read-Only Memory. It is a type of computer memory that keeps its data even when the power is turned off.

n. Abbreviation for Read-Only Memory. A type of non-volatile storage used in computers and other electronic devices that cannot be easily modified.

“The computer's basic instructions are stored in the ROM so it can start up.”

“The system BIOS is typically stored on a ROM chip to ensure that the essential boot instructions remain intact even during power loss.”

Technical

n. A digital file that contains the data from an old video game cartridge, used to play the game on a computer.

n. A software image or data file containing a copy of the data from a read-only memory chip, typically from a video game cartridge.

“He downloaded a ROM of his favorite childhood game to play on his laptop.”

“Legal discussions regarding emulation often hinge on whether the user personally owns the physical cartridge from which the ROM was extracted.”

Informal

n. A member of the Romani people.

n. An ethnonym for a member of the Romani people. Often used as a self-designation within the community.

“The festival celebrated the rich musical traditions of the Rom.”

“Scholars of linguistics have traced the origins of the Rom through the evolution of their unique Indo-Aryan language.”

Formal

n. Stands for Range of Motion. It describes how far you can move a part of your body, like your arm or leg.

n. Abbreviation for Range of Motion. The full movement potential of a joint, usually measured in degrees during a physical exam.

“After the injury, the athlete had to do exercises to improve his ROM.”

“The physical therapist noted a significant decrease in the patient's ROM following the surgical procedure on the shoulder joint.”

Technical

n. Stands for Rough Order of Magnitude. It is a very quick, early guess of how much a project will cost.

n. Abbreviation for Rough Order of Magnitude. An informal cost estimate used in the early stages of a project for budgeting purposes.

“The manager asked for a ROM before we started the detailed planning.”

“We provided a ROM to the client to determine if the project was financially viable before committing to a full audit.”

Academic · Formal

adj. A short way to write 'roman', which is a style of plain, upright letters in printing.

adj. Abbreviation for roman. Refers to the standard upright typeface style as opposed to italic or bold.

“The main text of the book is set in 12-point ROM type.”

“The style guide specifies that all Latin species names must be in italics, while the rest of the text remains in ROM.”

Technical