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    ram
    /ram/

    noun

    • 1. an uncastrated male sheep.
    • 2. a battering ram.

    verb

    • 1. roughly force (something) into place: "he rammed his stick into the ground" Similar forcethrustplungestab
    • 2. be very crowded: informal British "the bar was rammed with United supporters"

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  2. Random access memory (RAM) is the hardware in a computing device that provides temporary storage for the operating system ( OS ), software programs and any other data in current use so they're quickly available to the device's processor. RAM is often referred to as a computer's main memory, as opposed to the processor cache or other memory types.

  3. Random-access memory (RAM; / r æ m /) is a form of electronic computer memory that can be read and changed in any order, typically used to store working data and machine code.

  4. Nov 4, 2020 · RAM stands for Random Access Memory, and if you've ever opened a lap- or desktop computer, you've seen it. In the image above, you see modern RAM sticks for desktop PCs. They have a sleek casing that functions as a heat spreader.

  5. Dec 31, 2020 · RAM (Random Access Memory) is the hardware used to store data that is being accessed by the CPU. More RAM usually means a faster computer.

  6. Jun 10, 2024 · Random Access Memory (RAM) is a type of computer memory that stores data temporarily while a computer is running. It’s called “random access” because the computer can access any part of the memory directly and quickly. RAM (Random Access Memory) is very similar to memory in the Human Brain.

  7. RAM, computer main memory in which specific contents can be accessed (read or written) directly by the central processing unit in a very short time regardless of the sequence (and hence location) in which they were recorded. Two types of memory are possible with random-access circuits: static RAM.

  8. Jun 21, 2019 · RAM is a common hardware component found in electronic devices, including desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and smartphones. In computers, RAM may be installed as memory modules, such as DIMMs or (SO-DIMMs sodimm). In tablets and smartphones, RAM is typically integrated into the device and cannot be removed.

  9. Sep 20, 2023 · Random Access Memory (RAM) is a type of computer memory that lets the CPU temporarily store program data that it is actively working on or with. It is often referred to as "main memory"...

  10. Sep 12, 2022 · RAM stands for random access memory. This is where a PC stores data before it’s processed. A RAM DIMM (Dual in-line Memory Module), or more simply thought of as a RAM stick, is made of up...

  11. Jul 3, 2023 · RAM is essentially a devices short-term memory. It reads information that an application or operating system might need in the near future and stores it temporarily for quick access by...