Meaning of the word rom in English

What does rom mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

rom

US /rɑːm/
UK /rɒm/

Abbreviation

Read-Only Memory: a type of computer memory that can be read but not written to

Example:
The operating system is stored in ROM.
Older game cartridges used ROM chips.
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