ROM

Write-once chip type

ROM stands for read-only memory, a type of computer storage that retains data permanently and cannot be easily modified.

Unlike RAM, ROM keeps its contents when power is off, making it ideal for firmware and system instructions that rarely change.

The game cartridge contained the program on a ROM chip. (Lowercase rom refers to the Romani people.)

memory

read-only

Viewable but not changeable

BIOSBoot-up initialization firmware
firmwareHardware's permanent programming
chipSmall broken-off piece

cartridge · flash · bootloader · executable · storage · nonvolatile · burned · programmed · embedded · data

gypsy

Romani

Nomadic ethnic group

RomaTraveler ethnic group
travelerOne who journeys
caravanTraveling group with goods

nomad · wanderer · heritage · culture · diaspora · persecution · language · music · flamenco · migration

romantic

romcom

Humorous love story genre

romanceLove and its excitement
loveIntense fond attachment
relationshipConnection between entities

flirtation · courtship · dating · affection · comedy · sweetheart · paramour · liaison · amorous · fling

rome

Roman

Of ancient Italy's capital

ItalyBoot-shaped European nation
eternalLasting without end
empireDomain under unified control

ancient · Colosseum · Vatican · pope · Latin · pilgrimage · gladiator · Caesar · forum · pantheon

Categories

retro computingApple II, ENIAC, IBM PC, Commodore, Atari
chip componentsCPU, GPU, ALU, DSP, ISP
ROM
computer termsbit, byte, binary, cursor, click
computingcomputer, computers, software, hardware, code
retro gamingretro gaming, 8-bit, NES, SNES, 16-bit

Opposites

memory writability

ROMRAM

Temporary data storage hardware

volatile memory · flash memory · SRAM · DRAM · hard drive

Phrases

rom comHumorous love story genre
CD-ROM drivesDevices reading compact discs
CD ROMRead-only data disc
rom-com tropesRecurring romantic comedy devices
DVD-ROM driveDevice reading optical discs

Family

PROM, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, EPROM

Familiarity: Top 200,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G