ROM
proper nounnounattested in dialogue
- //ɹɒm//
- //ɹɑm//
A software image of read-only memory (as of a game cartridge) used in emulation.
proper noun
- 1
Variant of RomaniaAbbreviation of Romania.
Etymology
In all senses (except Romania in sports), by acronymy.
noun
- 1
A software image of read-only memory (as of a game cartridge) used in emulation.
- 2
The nonvolatile internal storage, often a solid-state drive, on a mobile device or computer.
- 3
Variant of read-only memoryAcronym of read-only memory.
- 4
Variant of range of motionInitialism of range of motion.
- 5
Variant of rupture of membranesAcronym of rupture of membranes.
- 6
Variant of return on marginInitialism of return on margin.
- 7
Variant of rough order of magnitudeInitialism of rough order of magnitude: An informal cost or price estimate provided for planning and budgeting purposes only, typically expected to be only 75% accurate.
- 8
Variant of run of monthInitialism of run of month.
Forms
- plural
- ROMs
ROM · A software image of read-only memory (as of a game cartridge) used in emulation.
Roma · A nomadic people with origins in India, the Romani.roman · Upright, as opposed to italic.Roman · Of or from Rome.