primary storage
ˈpraɪˌmɛri ˈstɔːrɪdʒ
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Definition of primary storage - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

hardwareTECH.main memory in a computer for quick, direct CPU accessTECH.
  • The program loads into primary storage for fast access.
  • All critical data resides in primary storage for immediate processing.
  • The OS reserves a block of primary storage for kernel tasks.
core memory main memory
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  • primary storage: main memory in a computer for quick, direct CPU access
    main memory in a computer for quick, direct CPU access

Expressions with primary

primary educationn.
first stage of formal education typically for children aged 5 to 11
Primary education focuses on basic skills like reading and math..
primary schooln.
school for children aged 5 to 11
She started primary school at age five.
primary addressn.
main location where someone usually lives or receives important mail
The bank needs your primary address for account records.
primary targetn.
main person thing or group that an action or plan is aimed at
The primary target of the campaign is young adult consumers.
of primary importanceadj.
more important than anything else in a situation
Safety is of primary importance in this laboratory.
primary bedroomn.
main bedroom in a house or apartment
The primary bedroom has an en-suite bathroom.

Expressions with storage

keep in cold storagev.
store something in a cold place to keep it fresh
We keep the meat in cold storage to prevent spoilage.
put into cold storagev.
place food or items in a very cold place to keep fresh
They put the meat into cold storage to keep it safe.
put in cold storagev.
delay or stop a plan or project for a while
The company put the new policy in cold storage.
storage roomn.
room for keeping items not immediately needed
The storage room is full of old furniture.
storage spacen.
area available for storing items
The attic has plenty of storage space.
storage arean.
space designated for storing items
The warehouse has a large storage area for goods.
storage binn.
container used to keep things for later use or better organization
She labeled each storage bin to keep the toys neatly organized.
storage cabinetn.
piece of furniture with doors or drawers used to keep things organized
The office ordered a new storage cabinet for files and supplies.
storage capacityn.
volume or space available for storing items
The warehouse offers a storage capacity of 10,000 square meters..
storage lockern.
secure compartment for storing personal items
She kept her gym clothes in the storage locker.

Terms related to primary storage

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master filen.
technology
primary data storage location in a computer system

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  1. French:mémoire principale, ...
  2. German:Primärspeicher, ...
  3. Italian:memoria principale, ...
  4. Spanish:memoria principal, ...
  5. Portuguese:memória principal, ...
  6. Chinese:主存, ...
  7. Japanese:主記憶装置, ...
  8. Arabic:ذاكرة رئيسية, ...
  9. Hebrew:זִכָּרוֹן רָאשִׁי, ...
  10. Russian:основная память, ...
  11. Ukrainian:основне сховище, ...
  12. Hindi:प्राथमिक स्मृति, ...

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