synchronized memory

[/ˈsɪŋkrənaɪzd ˈmɛməri/]
nounpl: synchronized memories
memória sincronizada
1. Computer memory that operates in synchronization with the system clock, where data access timing is coordinated with clock cycles
The processor uses synchronized memory to ensure data is retrieved at the exact moment it is needed.
O processador utiliza memória sincronizada para garantir que os dados sejam recuperados no momento exato em que são necessários.
2. A shared mental state where multiple people recall or experience the same memory at the same time
Through hypnotherapy, the participants achieved a synchronized memory of the traumatic event.
Por meio da hipnoterapia, os participantes alcançaram uma memória sincronizada do evento traumático.
3. In neuroscience, the coordinated activation of neural networks that encode related memories
Synchronized memory activation in the hippocampus is crucial for memory consolidation.
A ativação sincronizada da memória no hipocampo é crucial para a consolidação da memória.
This term is primarily used in technical and academic contexts in both English and Portuguese. In Brazil, it is commonly encountered in computer science courses, IT documentation, and neuroscience research. The concept has become increasingly important with advances in computing technology and neuroscientific research on memory consolidation.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
synchronous memoryclocked memorycoordinated memoryaligned memory
Antonyms / Antônimos
asynchronous memoryunclocked memoryindependent memory

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
memória sincronizada
Standard technical term used in computing contexts
Portugal
memória sincronizada
Identical usage; technical terminology is standardized across Portuguese-speaking regions
São Paulo
memória sincronizada
Common in tech industry hubs; may also be referenced as 'memória síncrona'
Rio de Janeiro
memória sincronizada
Standard usage in academic and technical contexts

Related Words

SDRAM (Synchronous Dynamic Random-Access Memory)clock cyclememory latencymemory bandwidthcache coherencyneural synchronization

Related Idioms & Phrases

in sync with the clock
keeping time with memory
locked in step
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