Het geheugen
Example: Het geheugen van de computer bepaalt hoe snel programma's werken.
Definition
"Het geheugen" refers to the memory in a computer, which stores data and instructions temporarily or permanently. It determines how quickly programs run by allowing the computer to access and use information efficiently during operation.
Etymology
The Dutch term "het geheugen" literally means "the memory." It comes from the verb 'geheugen,' which is related to remembering or recalling. In computing, it was adopted to describe the component responsible for storing information, much like human memory stores experiences.
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"Het geheugen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - IT Users - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 106 commonly used words.
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