RAM
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.
예시
3 / 5I 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.
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.
My old laptop is so slow; it definitely needs a RAM boost.
My old laptop is so slow; it definitely needs a RAM boost.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
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).
빠른 퀴즈
If your computer is lagging while you are multitasking, you likely need more ________.
정답!
정답은: RAM
예시
I need to close some browser tabs because they are using up all my RAM.
everydayI need to close some browser tabs because they are using up all my RAM.
The workstation is equipped with 64GB of RAM to support high-end video editing software.
formalThe workstation is equipped with 64GB of RAM to support high-end video editing software.
My old laptop is so slow; it definitely needs a RAM boost.
informalMy old laptop is so slow; it definitely needs a RAM boost.
Research suggests that increasing system RAM can decrease the execution time of complex algorithms.
academicResearch suggests that increasing system RAM can decrease the execution time of complex algorithms.
The technical requirements for the new CRM software include a minimum of 8GB of RAM per terminal.
businessThe technical requirements for the new CRM software include a minimum of 8GB of RAM per terminal.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
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
자주 혼동되는 단어
RAM is temporary and fast for current tasks, while storage (like an SSD) is permanent for saving files.
ROM is 'Read-Only Memory' and is permanent, whereas RAM can be written to and is erased when power is lost.
사용 참고사항
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.
자주 하는 실수
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.
암기 팁
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).
어원
An acronym for 'Random Access Memory,' first coined in the 1960s to describe memory that can be accessed in any order.
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
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.
빠른 퀴즈
If your computer is lagging while you are multitasking, you likely need more ________.
정답!
정답은: RAM
관련 단어
to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
A1A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
he
A1A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
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