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read-only, a. Computers.|riːdˈəʊnlɪ|
[f. read v. + only adv.]
Applied to a memory whose contents cannot be changed by program instructions but which can usually be read at high speed; also ellipt. Abbrev. ROM s.v. R II. 2 a.
1961H. R. Foglia et al. in IBM Jrnl. Res. & Development V. 67/1 Another form of memory can be used that may be read at these high speeds, with capability of being changed in a few minutes. Memories of this type, in which the fast-read cycle is of prime importance, may be called read only memories. 1969P. B. Jordain Condensed Computer Encycl. 416 Read-only storage is used for rapid access to information of a permanent nature. Ibid., Read-only stores are not to be confused with nondestructive read-out memories, memories that may be altered but can be repeatedly read without loss of data. 1970O. Dopping Computers & Data Processing x. 135 Read-only memories are sometimes used in the internal organization of a computer, but in some machines they are also used for the permanent storage of standard programs. 1977Engineering Materials & Design Aug. 9/3 The function program for the device is held in a 16 kilobit read only memory. 1979R. Mutch Gemstone viii. 96 Probably only need one read-only. |