unbuffered

/ʌnˈbʌfərd/
adjective
  1. Not having a buffer; lacking protection or a cushion against changes, shocks, or delays.
    • The unbuffered video stream kept freezing because the internet connection was too slow.
    • The hikers took an unbuffered trail with no trees to shield them from the wind.
    • In an unbuffered system, a sudden spike in demand can cause immediate crashes.
  2. In computing, referring to data or memory that is processed directly without a temporary storage area.
    • The programmer chose an unbuffered input method to reduce latency.
    • Unbuffered memory is faster but more sensitive to electrical noise than buffered memory.
    • Older computers often used unbuffered RAM, which was cheaper but less stable.
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