DRAM
dræm
Definition

Definition of DRAM - Reverso English Dictionary

Acronym

acr: dynamic random access memoryTECH.stores data temporarily for quick accessTECH.
  • My computer has 8GB of DRAM for fast performance.
  • The latest smartphone features advanced DRAM technology.
  • Upgrading the DRAM improved the system's speed.
volatile memory
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Origin of DRAM

Greek drachmē (a handful)

Terms with DRAM included in their meaning

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finance
currency unit of Armenia worth one hundredth of a dram
measurement
unit of volume equal to 1/60 fluid dram

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dram
dræm

Definition of dram - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
beveragesUKsmall amount of strong alcoholUK
  • He poured himself a dram of whisky.
nip shot
2.
measurementDatedUSsmall unit of weight equal to 1/16 ounceDatedUS
  • The recipe calls for a dram of spice.
measure ounce weight
3.
financeTECH.currency of Armenia divided into 100 lumaTECH.
  • He exchanged dollars for Armenian dram.
cash currency money
4.
miningRareUKcart used in coal minesRareUK
  • The dram carried coal to the surface.
cart tub wagon
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Images of dram

  • dram: small amount of strong alcohol
    small amount of strong alcohol
  • dram: currency of Armenia divided into 100 luma
    currency of Armenia divided into 100 luma
  • dram: cart used in coal mines
    cart used in coal mines

Expressions with dram

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list of characters in a play or story
The dram. pers. is printed at the start of the script.
amount of fluid equal to 60 minims, one eighth fluid ounce
Add one fluid dram of syrup to the mixture.

Origin of dram

Greek, drachm (a handful)

Examples of dram in a sentence

  • A dram of rum was added to the recipe.
  • He measured a dram of the liquid for the experiment.
  • The old apothecary sold herbs by the dram.
  • The shopkeeper counted the dram carefully.
  • Tourists often ask about the value of the dram.
  • The miners loaded the dram with ore.

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  1. French:goutte, dram, ...
  2. German:Dram, Armenischer Dram, ...
  3. Italian:bicchierino, dramma, ...
  4. Spanish:trago, dracma, ...
  5. Portuguese:trago, dracma, ...
  6. Chinese:小杯烈酒, 德拉姆, ...
  7. Japanese:一杯, ドラム単位, ...
  8. Arabic:رَشفَة صَغِيرَة, دِرْهَم, ...
  9. Hebrew:דְּרַם, דְּרַם, ...
  10. Russian:драм, шахтная тележка, ...
  11. Ukrainian:драм, мала одиниця ваги, ...
  12. Hindi:छोटा पैग, छोटी माप, ...
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