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RAM vs core memory

core memory vs RAM

RAM and core memory both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
RAM Yes No No No
core memory Yes No No No
As nouns, core memory is a hyponym of RAM; that is, core memory is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than RAM:
  • RAM: the most common computer memory which can be used by programs to perform necessary tasks while the computer is on; an integrated circuit memory chip allows information to be stored or accessed in any order and all storage locations are equally accessible
  • core memory: (computer science) a computer memory consisting of an array of magnetic cores; now superseded by semiconductor memories
Other hyponyms of RAM include magnetic core memory.
RAM (noun) core memory (noun)
the most common computer memory which can be used by programs to perform necessary tasks while the computer is on; an integrated circuit memory chip allows information to be stored or accessed in any order and all storage locations are equally accessible (computer science) a computer memory consisting of an array of magnetic cores; now superseded by semiconductor memories
Difference between RAM and core memory

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