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DMA

American

abbreviation

Computers.

direct memory access: a technique for transferring data to and from external storage.

DMA British

abbreviation

direct memory access

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Etymology

Origin of DMA

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

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The scrutiny does not end with the DMA.

From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026

The S&P 500 was rising 0.5%, to trade at around 6,799 on Wednesday morning, sitting about 10% above its 200 DMA, according to FactSet data.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 26, 2025

The DMA is part of the European Union's bolstered legal armoury that seeks to make the digital sphere fairer with a list of do's and don'ts for Big Tech.

From Barron's • Nov. 18, 2025

Companies can face fines of up to 10% of their annual worldwide turnover if the EU decides they are breaking the DMA.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 13, 2025

In Apple's case, the DMA requires it in part to ensure that devices, such as headphones, made by other brands will work with iPhones.

From BBC • Sep. 22, 2025

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