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Compact Disc Read-Only Memory (CD-ROM): A durable and low cost circular optical storage device widely used to store large amounts of information on a personal computer.

Management Discussion And Analysis (MD and A): A report from management to shareholders that accompanies the firm's financial statements in the annual report. It explains the period's financial results and enables management to discuss t . . . View Full Definition

Memory: The word most commonly used to refer to a system's ability to retain specific information, particularly; time, stations,.and other preference settings that are electronically stored and governed.

Memory Consolidation: The physical and psychological changes that take place as the brain organizes and restructures information that may become a permanent part of memory.

Memory Effect: The life of a battery may be gradually shortened if it is recharged before it is completely discharged. Memory effect most commonly occurs with Nickel Cadmium batteries are less of a problem . . . View Full Definition

Memory Address: This refers to the actual location of physical memory. These unique identifiers are assigned at the systems boot process and are used to keep track of CPU and device information for later re . . . View Full Definition

Long-Term Memory: The final phase of memory in which information storage may last from hours to a lifetime.

Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC): An agreement regulating the placement of children across state lines. All 50 states, the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands have independently adopted the ICPC as statutory law . . . View Full Definition

Interstate Compact on Adoption and Medical Assistance (ICAMA): An agreement between member states that governs the interstate delivery of and payment for medical services and adoption assistance payments/subsidies for adopted children with special needs . . . View Full Definition

Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act: A federal law, enacted in 1968, that regulates interstate land sales by requiring registration of real property with the Office of Interstate Land Sales Registration (OILSR) of the U.S. Depa . . . View Full Definition