A frame buffer, also known as a video buffer, is a temporary storage area in a computer system that stores the pixel data for the display screen. There are several synonyms that can be used interchangeably with frame buffer, including video memory, display memory, screen buffer, video buffer, and graphics memory. All of these terms describe the same basic function of storing and manipulating the data that is displayed on the computer screen. While these terms are technically interchangeable, some may be more commonly used in certain contexts or with specific types of computer systems. Regardless of the term used, the frame buffer remains an essential component of any modern computer graphics system.