core memory
"Core memory" can refer to an early type of computer memory or significant, formative personal memories.
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Definition
C2Computing
(historical, technical)An early form of non-volatile memory using magnetic cores to store data.
Example
- Core memory was a crucial component in the development of early computers.
- The engineers examined the core memory to retrieve the stored data.
B2Psychology
(informal)A deeply significant memory, often from childhood, that shapes an individual's personality or behavior.
Example
- That summer trip to the beach is a core memory from my childhood.
- Her core memory of winning the science fair influenced her career choice.
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