Definition: Capacity


The amount of information, measured in bytes, that can be stored on a hard drive. Also known as storage capacity.




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RAM

Random Access Memory. Memory that allows any storage location to be accessed randomly, as opposed to tape drives, which are sequential access devices. Chips in the computer used for temporary storage of data.

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