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Definition:

Memory is temporary storage space on chips in your computer.

 Explanation:

Memory holds programs and data temporarily while you use them. RAM is the most important kind of memory, and "memory" usually refers to RAM.

 Sentence:

"I have so much memory I can run several programs at once."

 

 

Find out More!

• See RAM vs. Hard Disk here on TekMom's site.
  
  
• Go directly to "memory" in the TechEncyclopedia.
  
  
• Look it up yourself in the FOLDOC dictionary.

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