read-only
ˈriːdˌoʊnli
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Definition of read-only - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

computing fileTECH.able to be viewed but not changedTECH.
  • This document is read-only, so you can't edit it.
  • The file is set to read-only for security.
  • Access is limited to read-only mode online.
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Expressions with read-only

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file with restricted write permissions
You need administrator rights to edit this read-only file.
permission to view files without making changes
The document is available with read-only access.
computer memory where data can be read but not changed
The program is stored in read-only memory.
non-volatile storage programmed once and read multiple times
The device uses programmable read-only memory to store its firmware..
storage medium that can only be read
The CD-ROM is a type of read-only storage.

Terms with read-only included in their meaning

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ROMacr.
acr: read-only memory
type of computer memory that cannot be changed
information security
protection of information so only allowed people or systems can read it
CD-ROMabbr.
abr: Compact Disc Read-Only Memory
disc that stores data and cannot be changed
computer systems
permanent software programmed into a read-only memory
DVD-ROMabbr.
abr: Digital Versatile Disc read-only memory
disc that stores data and cannot be changed
security method
method ensuring only sender and recipient read the email
data security
method ensuring data is only read by sender and receiver
BD-ROMabbr.
abr: Blu-ray Disc Read-Only Memory
disc that stores data and cannot be changed

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  1. French:en lecture seule, ...
  2. German:schreibgeschützt, ...
  3. Italian:sola lettura, ...
  4. Spanish:solo de lectura, ...
  5. Portuguese:somente de leitura, ...
  6. Chinese:只读的, ...
  7. Japanese:読み取り専用の, ...
  8. Arabic:لِلْقِرَاءَةِ فَقَط, ...
  9. Hebrew:לִקְרִיאָה בִּלְבַד, ...
  10. Russian:только для чтения, ...
  11. Ukrainian:тільки для читання, ...
  12. Hindi:केवल पढ़ने के लिए, ...
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