ram

Ram is a term with multiple meanings across animals, technology, and culture. In zoology, a ram is an adult male sheep (Ovis aries). Rams are typically larger and more robust than ewes and may have horns that spiral in many breeds. They are mainly kept for breeding and genetics, though some are raised for meat or coarse wool. Rams can exhibit territorial and hierarchical behavior, especially during mating season, and their management involves appropriate nutrition, shelter, and pasture.

RAM stands for random access memory, a type of computer memory used to store data that a processor can access quickly. It is volatile, meaning data is lost when power is removed. RAM size and speed influence system performance, particularly for multitasking and application load times. Common forms include dynamic RAM (DRAM) and static RAM (SRAM). RAM modules are installed on the motherboard and work alongside non-volatile storage such as hard drives or solid-state drives.

In naming and religion, Ram is a common given name in the Indian subcontinent and among its diaspora, derived from the Sanskrit Rama. In Hindu tradition, Rama is the hero of the Ramayana, the seventh avatar of Vishnu, symbolizing virtue and leadership. The spelling Ram is a variation used in some languages and contexts, while Rama is often used in religious and literary references. The term thus spans animal husbandry, computing, and cultural history.