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- [prom]
- /prɒm/
- /prɒm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [prom]
- /prɒm/
Definitions of prom word
- abbreviation Technical meaning of PROM Programmable Read-Only Memory 2
- noun prom a memory chip whose contents can be programmed by a user or manufacturer for a specific purpose. 1
- noun Technical meaning of prom (storage) (PROM) A kind of ROM which can be written using a PROM programmer. The contents of each bit is determined by a fuse or antifuse. The memory can be programmed once after manufacturing by "blowing" the fuses, which is an irreversible process. Blowing a fuse opens a connection while blowing an antifuse closes a connection (hence the name). Programming is done by applying high-voltage pulses which are not encountered during normal operation. 1
- noun prom graduation ball 1
- countable noun prom A prom is a formal dance at a school or college which is usually held at the end of the academic year. 0
- singular noun prom The prom is the road by the sea where people go for a walk. 0
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Origin of prom
First appearance:
before 1890 One of the 20% newest English words
1890-95, Americanism; short for promenade
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Prom
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
prom popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
prom usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for prom
noun prom
- at home — If you feel at home, you feel comfortable in the place or situation that you are in.
- at-home — Also, at home. a reception of visitors at certain hours at one's home.
- ball — A ball is a round object that is used in games such as tennis, baseball, football, basketball, and cricket.
- cd-rom — A CD-ROM is a CD on which a very large amount of information can be stored and then read using a computer. CD-ROM is an abbreviation for 'compact disc read-only memory'.
- clambake — A clambake is a picnic at which clams and other food are served.
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