buffer store meaning

UK /ˈbʌfə stɔː/ US /ˈbʌfɚ stɔr/ 3 syllables

buffer store (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 store

  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 storage

    Type of: memory device

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

How to pronounce buffer store

buffer store is pronounced /ˈbʌfə stɔː/ in British English and /ˈbʌfɚ stɔr/ in American English. It has 3 syllables.

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