Read-write memory

(computer science) A computer storage in which data may be stored or retrieved at comparable intervals.

Same as RAM.

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: the most common computer memory which can be used by programs to perform necessary tasks while the computer is on; an integrated circuit memory chip allows information to be stored or accessed in any order and all storage locations are equally accessible
  Synonyms: random-access memory, random access memory, random memory, RAM

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For read-write file system permissions, see file system permissions.

Read-write memory is a type of computer memory that may be relatively easily written to as well as read from. Compare read-only memory (ROM). The term RAM is often used to describe writable memory, but strictly speaking this is incorrect—RAM properly means memory that can be accessed at any location.

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