[ GLOSSARY DEFINITION ] Memory

swap

Using storage as virtual memory when RAM is full.

Also known as: swap memory

Full Definition & Technical Explanation

swap — Using storage as virtual memory when RAM is full.

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See also: ROM.

Related Technical Terms

ROM
Read-Only Memory — non-volatile storage for firmware. Memory
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