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read/write memory vs core memory

core memory vs read/write memory

read/write memory and core memory both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
read/write memory Yes No No No
core memory Yes No No No
As nouns, core memory is a hyponym of read/write memory; that is, core memory is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than read/write memory:
  • read/write memory: 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  • core memory: (computer science) a computer memory consisting of an array of magnetic cores; now superseded by semiconductor memories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 read/write memory include magnetic core memory.
read/write memory (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locations are equally accessible (computer science) a computer memory consisting of an array of magnetic cores; now superseded by semiconductor memories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 read/write memory and core memory

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