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Specialty Expressions: EXTERNAL MEMORY

ExpressionsDomainDefinition
External memoryComputingExternal memory refers to some media external to the computer itself for storing data such as magnetic tape or magnetic disk. External memory is used to supplement internal memory. Source: European Union. (references)
External memoryComputingExternal memory A vague term for slower, non-volatile storage, usually magnetic disk, in contrast to main memory which is usually volatile semiconductor RAM. [Jargon File] (1997-02-17). Source: The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing..
External memoryComputingExternal memory n. A memo pad, palmtop computer, or written notes. "Hold on while I write that to external memory". The analogy is with store or DRAM versus nonvolatile disk storage on computers. Source: Jargon File..
External memory algorithmMathAn algorithm that is efficient when accessing most of the data is very slow, such as, on disk. (references)
External memory data structureMathA data structure that is efficient even when accessing most of the data is very slow, such as, on a disk. (references)

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

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