read-only memory

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read-only memory noun

A computer memory chip that stores values but does not allow updates, in which the values are nonvolatile in that they are retained even when the computer is unpowered.

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ROM rom fixed storage read-only storage write-only memory non-volatile random access memory flash memory random access memory memory memory chip random-access memory volatile memory prom memory hole dynamic memory read-only access static random access memory

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