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The most common type of random-access memory in personal computers. It needs to be continually refreshed in order not to lose data and therefore requires continuous electrical power, so it is not suitable for long-term storage. Abbreviated DRAM.
Also known asDRAM · Dynamic RAM
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The most common type of random-access memory in personal computers. It needs to be continually refreshed in order not to lose data and therefore requires continuous electrical power, so it is not suitable for long-term storage. Abbreviated DRAM.
Electronic Voting Glossary · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Dynamic Random Access Memory. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/dynamic-random-access-memory
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