buffer storage meaning

UK /ˈbʌfə ˈstɒrɪdʒ/ US /ˈbʌfɚ ˈstɔrədʒ/ 4 syllables

buffer storage (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.

Definition of buffer storage

  1. (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

    Synonyms: buffer, buffer store

    Type of: memory device

    Kinds: cache, frame buffer, keyboard buffer, print buffer

How to pronounce buffer storage

buffer storage is pronounced /ˈbʌfə ˈstɒrɪdʒ/ in British English and /ˈbʌfɚ ˈstɔrədʒ/ in American English. It has 4 syllables.

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