core memory
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of core memory
First recorded in 1960–65
Example Sentences
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Before putting the property on the market, Barrymore seized the opportunity to make at least one more core memory there, when she celebrated her 51st birthday with some of her closest friends.
From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026
“That was a core memory and a gateway to live concerts for me. To be part of it now and see how it works, it’s awesome.”
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2025
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
In PDP-3, 511 registers of the main magnetic core memory are available for use as automatic index registers.
From Preliminary Specifications: Programmed Data Processor Model Three (PDP-3) October, 1960 by Digital Equipment Corporation
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