memory device vs buffer

buffer vs memory device

memory device and buffer both are nouns.

memory device is not a verb while buffer is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
memory device	Yes	No	No	No
buffer	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, buffer is a hyponym of memory device; that is, buffer is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than memory device:

memory device: a device that preserves information for retrieval
buffer: (computer science) a part of RAM used for temporary storage of data that is waiting to be sent to a device; used to compensate for differences in the rate of flow of data between components of a computer system

Other hyponyms of memory device include acoustic storage, auxiliary storage, external storage, secondary storage, buffer storage, buffer store, disc, disk, magnetic disc, magnetic disk, mag tape, magnetic tape, tape, computer memory, computer storage, memory, memory board, storage, store, optical disc, optical disk, push-down storage, push-down store, stack, recording, register, drum memory, magnetic drum, magneto-optical disc.

memory device (noun)	buffer (noun)
a device that preserves information for retrieval	a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact
	a power tool used to buff surfaces
	an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track
	(computer science) a part of RAM used for temporary storage of data that is waiting to be sent to a device; used to compensate for differences in the rate of flow of data between components of a computer system
	an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring)
	a neutral zone between two rival powers that is created in order to diminish the danger of conflict
	(chemistry) an ionic compound that resists changes in its pH

memory device (verb)	buffer (verb)
	add a buffer (a solution)
	protect from impact

Difference between memory device and buffer

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