- Read/write
Read/write is a computing term.
*For the term's use in permissioning, see
File system permissions
*Read-write memory
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read-write — ˌread ˈwrite adjective abbreviation RW COMPUTING a read write memory, disk, or file is one that you can change or add information to, as well as read from: • The card contains 5 Kbytes of read write memory that can be used for multiple… … Financial and business terms
Read Write — (RW) reading/writing, quality of a file or device which can be read from and written to … English contemporary dictionary
Read/Write — [engl.], lesen und schreiben … Universal-Lexikon
read-write — ► ADJECTIVE Computing ▪ capable of reading existing data and accepting alterations or further input … English terms dictionary
read-write — [ rēd rīt] adj. Computing capable of reading existing data and accepting alterations or further input * * * ˌread ˈwrite 7 [read write] adjective (computing) if a file, disk or memory is read write, it allows you to make changes to data … Useful english dictionary
Read-write memory — is a type of computer memory that may be relatively easily written to as well as read from. Compare read only memory (ROM). The term RAM is often used to describe writable memory, but strictly speaking this is incorrect RAM properly means memory… … Wikipedia
read-write head — noun (computing) In a disk drive, a head that can both retrieve and record data • • • Main Entry: ↑read … Useful english dictionary
read-write memory — noun (computing) One that allows retrieval and input of data • • • Main Entry: ↑read … Useful english dictionary
Read/Write Head — [engl.; Abk. R/W Head], Schreib /Lesekopf … Universal-Lexikon
Read/Write Memory — [engl.], Schreib /Lesespeicher … Universal-Lexikon
