core memory

American  

noun

Computers.

1. former term for main memory, which was composed of ring-shaped magnets called cores.

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Etymology

Origin of core memory

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

Doing so while playing the younger version of Zendaya, one of the biggest names in the industry, is a core memory moment for US actress Jordyn Curet.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

“It was such a core memory for me,” said Otto, who held three fingers in the air as she ran back on defense after hitting a three-pointer with 43.3 seconds remaining.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 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

Each core memory module consists of the memory stack, the required X and Y switches, the X and Y current sources and sense amplifiers for that stack.

From Preliminary Specifications: Programmed Data Processor Model Three (PDP-3) October, 1960 by Digital Equipment Corporation