Definition

1. Noun:
   • Memory: The electronic component in a computer or digital device that stores data and instructions for processing, either temporarily (RAM) or permanently (ROM, flash memory).

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Máy tính này có bộ nhớ 16GB. (This computer has 16GB of memory.)
  • Bộ nhớ đầy, tôi không thể cài thêm ứng dụng. (The memory is full; I cannot install more applications.)
  • Dữ liệu được lưu trữ trong bộ nhớ. (The data is stored in memory.)

Advanced Usage

• "bộ nhớ đệm" (cache memory): A small, high-speed memory that stores frequently accessed data to speed up processing.

  • Bộ nhớ đệm giúp CPU làm việc nhanh hơn. (Cache memory helps the CPU work faster.)

• "bộ nhớ ngoài" (external memory/storage): Refers to storage devices like hard drives, SSDs, or USB flash drives that retain data permanently, even when the power is off.

  • Tôi lưu phim vào bộ nhớ ngoài. (I save movies to external storage.)

Variants and Related Words

• Bộ nhớ RAM (n): Random Access Memory; temporary, volatile memory used for active tasks.

  • Bộ nhớ RAM nhiều giúp chạy nhiều chương trình cùng lúc. (More RAM helps run multiple programs at once.)

• Bộ nhớ trong (n): Internal memory/storage, typically referring to the main non-removable storage in a device.

  • Điện thoại có 128GB bộ nhớ trong. (The phone has 128GB of internal storage.)

Synonyms

• Storage: Often used interchangeably in casual contexts, though technically storage refers to long-term data retention.
• RAM / ROM: Specific types of memory (Random Access Memory, Read-Only Memory).

Related Terms

• Ổ cứng (hard drive): A device for long-term data storage, often categorized separately from primary "memory" (RAM).
• Bộ nhớ flash (flash memory): A type of non-volatile memory used in USB drives and SSDs.

1. Memory (of a computer)