B2 noun Neutral

RAM

/ræm/

RAM, or Random Access Memory, refers to a computer's short-term memory where data is stored for immediate use by the processor. It allows a device to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and affects the speed at which programs run, but its contents are lost when the device is powered off.

Beispiele

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1

I need to close some browser tabs because they are using up all my RAM.

I need to close some browser tabs because they are using up all my RAM.

2

The workstation is equipped with 64GB of RAM to support high-end video editing software.

The workstation is equipped with 64GB of RAM to support high-end video editing software.

3

My old laptop is so slow; it definitely needs a RAM boost.

My old laptop is so slow; it definitely needs a RAM boost.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
RAM
Adjektiv
RAM-heavy
Verwandt
Random Access Memory
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Merkhilfe

Think of RAM as the surface of your desk: the larger the desk (more RAM), the more papers you can have open and work on at once. Your filing cabinet is the hard drive (storage).

Schnelles Quiz

If your computer is lagging while you are multitasking, you likely need more ________.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: RAM

Beispiele

1

I need to close some browser tabs because they are using up all my RAM.

everyday

I need to close some browser tabs because they are using up all my RAM.

2

The workstation is equipped with 64GB of RAM to support high-end video editing software.

formal

The workstation is equipped with 64GB of RAM to support high-end video editing software.

3

My old laptop is so slow; it definitely needs a RAM boost.

informal

My old laptop is so slow; it definitely needs a RAM boost.

4

Research suggests that increasing system RAM can decrease the execution time of complex algorithms.

academic

Research suggests that increasing system RAM can decrease the execution time of complex algorithms.

5

The technical requirements for the new CRM software include a minimum of 8GB of RAM per terminal.

business

The technical requirements for the new CRM software include a minimum of 8GB of RAM per terminal.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
RAM
Adjektiv
RAM-heavy
Verwandt
Random Access Memory

Häufige Kollokationen

expand the RAM to increase the amount of memory
RAM capacity the total amount of memory available
insufficient RAM not having enough memory
allocate RAM to assign memory to a specific task
RAM intensive requiring a large amount of memory

Häufige Phrasen

upgrade the RAM

to replace or add memory modules

clear the RAM

to free up memory by closing programs

eat up RAM

to consume a large portion of the memory

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RAM vs Storage

RAM is temporary and fast for current tasks, while storage (like an SSD) is permanent for saving files.

RAM vs ROM

ROM is 'Read-Only Memory' and is permanent, whereas RAM can be written to and is erased when power is lost.

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Nutzungshinweise

RAM is typically used as an uncountable noun when referring to the capacity (e.g., 'more RAM'), but can be treated as a countable noun when referring to physical modules ('two sticks of RAM'). It is almost always written in all capital letters as it is an acronym.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often think that adding more RAM will increase their storage space for photos and files, which is incorrect; it only helps with speed and multitasking.

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Merkhilfe

Think of RAM as the surface of your desk: the larger the desk (more RAM), the more papers you can have open and work on at once. Your filing cabinet is the hard drive (storage).

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Wortherkunft

An acronym for 'Random Access Memory,' first coined in the 1960s to describe memory that can be accessed in any order.

Grammatikmuster

Usually uncountable Always capitalized Used as a noun modifier (e.g., RAM upgrade)
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Kultureller Kontext

In tech and gaming culture, the amount of RAM a person has is often a point of pride and a key metric for device performance.

Schnelles Quiz

If your computer is lagging while you are multitasking, you likely need more ________.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: RAM

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