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DMA

American

abbreviation

Computers.

direct memory access: a technique for transferring data to and from external storage.

DMA British

abbreviation

direct memory access

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Etymology

Origin of DMA

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

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The giant has also been subject to a separate DMA probe since November over suspicions it pushed down news outlets in search results.

From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026

The S&P 500 was rising 0.5%, to trade at around 6,799 on Wednesday morning, sitting about 10% above its 200 DMA, according to FactSet data.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 26, 2025

In a statement it said it would analyse whether the two "act as important gateways between businesses and consumers, despite not meeting the DMA gatekeeper thresholds for size, user number and market position".

From Barron's • Nov. 18, 2025

The DMA sets out obligations for a handful of tech giants that aim to make it easier for businesses that rely on their widely popular platforms— such as search engines and app stores—to reach customers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 13, 2025

In Apple's case, the DMA requires it in part to ensure that devices, such as headphones, made by other brands will work with iPhones.

From BBC • Sep. 22, 2025

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