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(computer science) a computer memory consisting of an array of magnetic cores; now superseded by semiconductor memories

see core V

the main memory of a computer that uses the magnetization of small ferrite rings to store data.

[1960-65]

core store or core memory noun (computing) see ↑core (n) above.

Main Entry: ↑core

core memory,

= magnetic-core memory. (Cf. ↑magnetic-core memory)