B2 noun Neutro

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.

Exemplos

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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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
RAM
Adjetivo
RAM-heavy
Relacionado
Random Access Memory
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Dica de memorização

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).

Quiz rápido

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

Correto!

A resposta correta é: RAM

Exemplos

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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
RAM
Adjetivo
RAM-heavy
Relacionado
Random Access Memory

Colocações comuns

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

Frases Comuns

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

Frequentemente confundido com

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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Notas de uso

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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Erros comuns

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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Dica de memorização

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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Origem da palavra

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

Padrões gramaticais

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

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.

Quiz rápido

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

Correto!

A resposta correta é: RAM

Palavras relacionadas

to

A1

Used 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

A1

A 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

A1

A 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

A1

This 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

A1

The 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

A1

Used 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

A1

A 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

A1

A 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

A1

A 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

A1

Used 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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