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Definition of RAM

The temporary storage area the computer uses to run programs and store data. Information stored in RAM is temporary and is designed to be erased when the computer is turned off.

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Other definitions of RAM

(Random Access Memory; pr. ‘ram’) The computer’s mainmemory, which it uses to hold whatever you are currently working on. The contents of RAM are lost when the computer is switched off. Adding more RAM is often the most cost-effective upgrade for an ageing computer.

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