memory bank
The term "memory bank" can refer to storage units in both electronic devices and the human mind, highlighting its versatility in describing repositories of information.
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Definition
B2Computer Hardware
(technical)A section of a computer's memory used for storing data temporarily or permanently.
Example
- The computer's memory bank was upgraded to improve its performance.
- Data is retrieved from the memory bank in nanoseconds.
B2Psychology
(figurative, informal)The part of the mind where memories are stored and can be recalled.
Example
- She reached into her memory bank to recall the events of that day.
- His memory bank was filled with vivid childhood memories.
C1Archives
(formal)A collection of records or data maintained by an organization.
Example
- The historical society's memory bank includes documents dating back centuries.
- Researchers accessed the memory bank to find old manuscripts.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "memory bank":
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