Primary definition
A non-volatile electronic memory device that retains data even when its electrical power is removed.
Also known asNAND flash · NOR flash · flash storage · flash ROM
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A non-volatile electronic memory device that retains data even when its electrical power is removed.
Electronic Voting Glossary · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Flash Memory. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/flash-memory
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Electronic Voting Glossary
Electronic Voting Glossary
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