"random-access" meaning in English

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Adjective

Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} random-access (not comparable)
  1. (computing) Capable of being accessed in any order, not required to be sequential. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Computing Related terms: random access memory
    Sense id: en-random-access-en-adj-5MTEl-Iy Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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