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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 is made up of tiny capacitors and transistors capable of holding an electric charge that represents bits of data, similar to processors and other parts of your computer. This electrical charge needs to be constantly refreshed.

  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. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. RAM (which stands for Random Access Memory) is the familiar acronym for random access memory, which is the temporary storage in your computer that gives applications a place to store and access data on a short-term basis.