"memory unit" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: memory units [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} memory unit (plural memory units)
  1. (computing) A component of a computer system used to store data, instructions and information. Categories (topical): Computing Related terms: random access memory, read-only memory
    Sense id: en-memory_unit-en-noun-TIe~GLJr Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

Inflected forms

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