direct memory access
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Definition of direct memory access - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
technologyTECH. method allowing devices to access main system memory directlyTECH.
- Direct memory access speeds up data transfer rates significantly.
- Many modern computers use direct memory access for efficiency.
- Direct memory access reduces CPU workload.
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Expressions with direct
action or statement with immediate powerful effect
Her comment was a direct hit on his ego.
because of something's direct causal effect
The road closed as a direct result of flooding.
phone connection without intermediaries
She called the manager on his direct line.
immediate reaction to a stimulus or action
The joke received a direct response from the audience.
moving straight from one point to another
The bird flew in a direct line toward the nest.
arrive straight from a place or source without stops
These apples come direct from the farm.
ability to reach something without intermediaries
The manager has direct access to the CEO.
clear difference between two things
The painting's colors are in direct contrast to each other.
person directly related to an ancestor
She is a direct descendant of the famous explorer.
private message sent directly to a user
She sent him a direct message on Instagram.
question asked in a straightforward manner
She asked a direct question about his plans.
immediate assistance provided to a specific group or person
The charity offers direct support to homeless families.
strike the exact target without missing
The missile will make a direct hit on the base.
hit the exact target with great accuracy
The missile managed to score a direct hit on the bunker.
receive the full force of something damaging
The ship took a direct hit during the storm.
method of sending goods straight from sender to final receiver
The company offers direct delivery from the factory to your home.
clear link where one thing changes or affects another in a simple way
The data shows a direct relationship between exercise time and energy levels.
selling products directly to consumers without a store
Direct selling allows companies to reach customers personally.
exposed outside where the sun shines on something without blocking
The medicine should not be stored in direct sunlight.
electronic transfer of a payment directly into a bank account
Her salary was received via direct deposit at the end of the month.
straightforward approach to problem-solving
She used the direct method to address the issue quickly.
exact words taken from a source or speaker
She included a direct quote from the book in her essay.
in a way that increases or decreases at the same rate as
The cost rises in direct proportion to the demand.
do something practical and immediate to solve a problem
The workers decided to take direct action to demand better pay.
Expressions with memory
vague recollection of something
I have a dim memory of visiting this place as a child.
very good memory like an elephant
She has an elephant's memory for birthdays.
help someone remember something forgotten
The old photo jogged my memory of our trip.
nostalgic journey through past memories
We took a walk down memory lane, recalling our childhood.
remove something from one's memory
She tried to erase the painful event from memory.
forget things quickly or easily
He has a short memory and often forgets names.
help someone remember something
She showed him a photo to refresh his memory.
think about or talk about happy times from the past
We traveled down memory lane during our school reunion.
learn something by heart
He committed the speech to memory before the presentation.
fail to remember to do something important
It slipped her memory to call the doctor.
help someone remember something
Seeing the old photo jogged his memory about the trip.
tendency to forget things quickly
With a memory like a sieve, she often misplaces her keys.
exceptional ability to remember things accurately
She has a memory like an elephant, never forgetting a detail.
exceptionally good memory for details and events
She has a memory of an elephant, never forgetting a face.
bring back a forgotten thought
Hearing the song sparked a memory of her first dance.
false or distorted recollections
Sometimes, tricks of the memory can make us believe events happened differently.
if I remember correctly
As memory serves, we met in 2015.
permanently remembered
The image of the sunset was burned into his memory.
consume a drink to honor someone deceased
We gathered to drink to her memory at the wake.
help someone remember something forgotten
I showed him the photo to give his memory a jog about our trip.
indulge in nostalgic memories
She likes to go down memory lane by looking at old photos.
if I remember correctly
If memory serves, we met in 2015.
within the time that people still remember
It was the hottest summer in living memory.
firmly remembered or not forgotten
The song remained lodged in her memory for years.
Expressions with access
be able to use or reach something
Only students have access to the library computers.
ability to reach or use something immediately without waiting
The subscription includes instant access to all premium articles.
ability for people using wheelchairs to enter and use a place
The museum now offers wheelchair access to all exhibition floors.
restricted to authorized people or specified purposes
The sign says no thru traffic beyond this point.
sequence of characters for secure service entry
Enter your access code to unlock the phone.
road providing access to a specific place
The access road connects the village to the main street.
ability to reach something without intermediaries
The manager has direct access to the CEO.
ability for the general public to use or enter
The park provides public access to the lake.
television service where community members create and share programs
Public access television lets anyone make and show their own programs.
limited to certain people or conditions, not freely open to everyone
This is a restricted access area for staff members only.
plastic card used to open locked areas or use protected services
Employees swipe an access card to enter the main office.
document, card or code that allows entry to a place or service
You need an access pass to enter the concert venue tonight.
opening on a machine allowing workers to reach inside for maintenance
The technician used the access port to reach the broken fan belt.
company that gives customers connection to internet or other online networks
Our access provider upgraded the network, so our download speeds are much faster.
sloping path that lets people move between different ground levels
The new library has an access ramp beside the main stairs.
chance or ability for people to use schools and learning services
Many organizations work to improve access to education in rural areas.
ability to use or reach something straight away without waiting
Employees have immediate access to training materials through the online portal.
permission to enter all parts of a place
The VIP pass grants access all areas at the concert.
location where entry to a place is possible
The access point to the park is near the gate.
allowing fast and easy access
The quick-access toolbar lets you find tools easily.
academic course preparing students for further education
She enrolled in an access course to qualify for university.
possibility or permission for people to get and use needed information
Equal information access helps all students succeed in their classes.
freely available to the public without restrictions
The journal offers open access articles to everyone.
method or device that lets people enter or use something
The building's new access mechanism uses electronic cards for entry.
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hardware
main memory in a computer for quick, direct CPU access
technology
mapped into memory for direct access
acr: direct memory access
way for computers to access memory directly
technology
default CPU mode allowing direct memory access
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- French:accès direct à la mémoire, ...
- German:direkter Speicherzugriff, ...
- Italian:DMA, ...
- Spanish:DMA, ...
- Portuguese:DMA, ...
- Chinese:直接内存访问, ...
- Japanese:直接メモリアクセス, ...
- Arabic:الوُصول المُباشِر إلى الذّاكرة, ...
- Hebrew:גִּישָׁה יְשִׁירָה לְזִכָּרוֹן, ...
- Russian:прямой доступ к памяти, ...
- Ukrainian:прямий доступ до пам'яті, ...
- Hindi:प्रत्यक्ष स्मृति अभिगम, ...
- Bengali:সরাসরি মেমরি অ্যাক্সেস, ...
- Catalan:DMA, ...
- Czech:přímý přístup do paměti, ...
- Danish:direkte hukommelsesadgang, ...
- Dutch:directe geheugentoegang, ...
- Greek:άμεση πρόσβαση στη μνήμη, ...
- Hungarian:közvetlen memória-hozzáférés, ...
- Khmer:ការចូលប្រើអង្គចងចាំដោយផ្ទាល់, ...
- Korean:직접 메모리 접근, ...
- Persian:دسترسی مستقیم به حافظه, ...
- Polish:bezpośredni dostęp do pamięci, ...
- Portuguese (BR):DMA, ...
- Romanian:acces direct la memorie, ...
- Swedish:direktminnesåtkomst, ...
- Thai:การเข้าถึงหน่วยความจำโดยตรง, ...
- Turkish:doğrudan bellek erişimi, ...
- Vietnamese:truy cập bộ nhớ trực tiếp, ...
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