1. (computing) a part of RAM used for temporary storage of data that is waiting to be sent to a device; used to compensate for differences in the rate of flow of data between components of a computer system
   "The buffer store helped prevent data loss during the high-speed data transfer";
   - buffer, buffer storage

Derived forms: buffer stores

Type of: memory device, storage device

Part of: RAM, random access memory, random memory, random-access memory, read/write memory