(computing theory) The ability to access any element of a sequence in real time, without having to seek through preceding elements.

Capable of being accessed in any order, not required to be sequential.

Alternative form of random access memory

(computing, electronics) Computer memory, usually volatile, that stores program and data values during operation and in which each word of memory may be directly (randomly) accessed.

plural of random-access memory

(computing) A form of random access memory that requires fewer transistors per bit than SRAM, but in which each bit needs to be refreshed regularly to retain its contents.

A type of semiconductor memory that uses bistable latching circuitry (flip-flop) to store each bit.

plural of resistive random access memory

A type of random access memory which stores bits as changes in resistance/conductance.

(electronics) a type of computer memory that can be written to repeatedly, but does not lose its value when the system is powered off, because it is battery backed