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buffer storage

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from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • noun (computer science) a part of RAM used for temporary storage of data that is waiting to be sent to a device; used to compensate for differences in the rate of flow of data between components of a computer system

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hypernyms (2)

Words that are more generic or abstract

  1. memory device
  2. storage device

hyponyms (5)

Words more specific or concrete

  1. cache
  2. frame buffer
  3. keyboard buffer
  4. memory cache
  5. print buffer

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