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memory
/ˈmɛm(ə)ɹi/
The word can be both countable and uncountable. When talking about the general ability to remember, it is usually uncountable (e.g., "memory fades"). When referring to a specific event from the past, it is countable (e.g., "a happy memory"). In technical contexts, such as computing, 'memory' refers specifically to hardware like RAM or storage space and is typically treated as an uncountable noun.
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my pc is straight up bricked. not enough memory to run this.
bet. just clear your cache and it should be gucci.
Meanings
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information.
"She has a remarkable memory for dates and names."
The mental capacity of a computer to store data.
"I need to upgrade the memory on my laptop to run this software."
Something remembered from the past.
"That childhood vacation is a fond memory for the whole family."