In computing, memory refers to the computer hardware devices used to store information for immediate use in a computer; it is synonymous with the term "primary storage". Computer memory operates at a high speed, for example random-access memory (RAM), as a distinction from storage that provides slow-to-access program and data storage but offers higher capacities. If needed, contents of the computer memory can be transferred to secondary storage, through a memory management technique called "virtual memory". An archaic synonym for memory is store.
Noun 1. an electronic memory device; "a memory and the CPU form the central part of a computer to which peripherals are attached" (synonym) memory, storage, computer storage, store, memory board (hypernym) memory device, storage device (hyponym) non-volatile storage, nonvolatile storage (part-holonym) computer, computing machine, computing device, data processor, electronic computer, information processing system (part-meronym) register