Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
core-memory
Noun
/kɔːr ˈmɛməri/
Definition
A type of computer memory that was once widely used, consisting of tiny magnetic rings known as cores to store bits of data.
Examples
- The original IBM computers used core-memory to function effectively.
- Although obsolete, core-memory systems were highly reliable in their time.
Meaning
Core memory was an early form of non-volatile memory used in computers to retain information even when the power was turned off.
Synonyms
- Magnetic core memory
- Core storage
