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“Drachm” or “Dram”

drachm / dram are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

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drachm

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dram d·r·AE·m

  • nouna unit of apothecary weight equal to an eighth of an ounce or to 60 grains.
  • noun1/16 ounce or 1.771 grams.
  • nounthe basic unit of money in Armenia.
Usage

Examples in context

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“drachm”

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“dram”

  • …storage, the use of large DRAM read/write caches and the implementation…
  • …GB of GDDR5 frame buffer (DRAM), and 375 W maximum board
  • "Caretaker" contains uncredited vocals from DRAM
  • …was carried out into a DRAM price fixing conspiracy during 1999–2002…
  • …interface and 1 GB GDDR5 DRAM at 1.05 GHz (can be…
  • …interface and 1 GB GDDR5 DRAM at 1 GHz with maximum…
  • …buffer consisting of 16 TMS4027 DRAM chips (4 kilobits each).
  • DRAM Modules for desktop and notebook
  • DRAM Modules
  • …2017 ADATA was the second-largest DRAM module manufacturer in the world…

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