"write-only memory" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: write-only memories [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|-|+}} write-only memory (usually uncountable, plural write-only memories)
  1. (computing) A type of computer memory to which data can be written, but from which it cannot be read. Tags: uncountable, usually Categories (topical): Computing
    Sense id: en-write-only_memory-en-noun-KkmipFBb Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences
  2. (computing) A type of computer memory to which data can be written, but from which it cannot be read.
    (informal) A failed or otherwise inoperative memory device.
    Tags: informal, uncountable, usually Categories (topical): Computing Synonyms: WOM Related terms: bit bucket
    Sense id: en-write-only_memory-en-noun-EAGopITj Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 41 59 Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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