Hypernym

noun

a device that preserves information for retrieval

Part_meronym

random-access memory 1

noun

the most common computer memory which can be used by programs to perform necessary tasks while the computer is on; an integrated circuit memory chip allows information to be stored or accessed in any order and all storage locations are equally accessible

Domain_of_synset_-_TOPIC

computer science 1

noun

the branch of engineering science that studies (with the aid of computers) computable processes and structures

buffer store 1

noundomain: artefact

Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]

English

Definition

(computer science) a part of RAM used for temporary storage of data that is waiting to be sent to a device; used to compensate for differences in the rate of flow of data between components of a computer system

Synonyms

buffer 4
(computer science) a part of RAM used for temporary storage of data that is waiting to be sent to a device; used to compensate for differences in the rate of flow of data between components of a computer system
buffer storage 1
(computer science) a part of RAM used for temporary storage of data that is waiting to be sent to a device; used to compensate for differences in the rate of flow of data between components of a computer system

Hyponym

cache 3

noun

(computer science) RAM memory that is set aside as a specialized buffer storage that is continually updated; used to optimize data transfers between system elements with different characteristics

frame buffer 1

noun

(computer science) a buffer that stores the contents of an image pixel by pixel

keyboard buffer 1

noun

a buffer that keeps track of key strokes until the computer is ready to respond to them

print buffer 1

noun

a buffer that stores data until the printer is ready

Part_holonym

random-access memory 1

noun

Member_of_this_domain_-_TOPIC

computer science 1

noun

the branch of engineering science that studies (with the aid of computers) computable processes and structures