core memory
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of core memory
First recorded in 1960–65
Example Sentences
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It’s become a core memory for Miko, one that she’s returned to a lot over the last few months.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2024
His diasporic background fueled his real-life melancholy – and it’s a core memory he said he tapped into while portraying Hae-sung.
From Salon • Mar. 8, 2024
However, Martinez and staff wanted to give fans a core memory to present the possibility of what the future for uniforms and gameplay might hold.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 18, 2023
Speaking about his wife, Deb, his daughter, Jess and son, Sam, Mr Fear added: "I just hope this is a core memory that they'll never forget."
From BBC • May 26, 2023
Unfortunately, the program possessed a sizable design flaw: it saved each program into core memory, tying up precious space for other software activities.
From Free as in Freedom: Richard Stallman's Crusade for Free Software by Williams, Sam
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