Buffer Store (Noun)
Meaning
(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.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The buffer store in the computer's RAM allowed for efficient data transfer to the printer by compensating for the difference in data transmission rates.
- A large buffer store was allocated in the main memory to handle the high volume of video data being streamed to the graphics card.
- The application utilized a buffer store to temporarily hold audio data before it was sent to the sound card for playback.
- The firmware updated the buffer store size to improve data throughput to the external hard drive.
- The operating system managed the buffer store to prevent data loss during file transfers between the computer and the peripheral devices.