Rom (Noun)
Meaning
(computer science) memory whose contents can be accessed and read but cannot be changed.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The computer's firmware was stored in ROM, which made it difficult to update.
- The game console's operating system was stored in ROM, allowing it to boot up quickly.
- The microcontroller's program was stored in ROM, making it a read-only device.
- The BIOS settings were stored in ROM, which made them persistent across reboots.
- The calculator's mathematical formulas were stored in ROM, allowing for fast calculations.