What is another word for non-uniform memory access?
Pronunciation: [nˈɒnjˈuːnɪfˌɔːm mˈɛməɹˌi ˈaksɛs] (IPA) 
Non-uniform memory access, also referred to as NUMA, is a type of computer architecture where the memory is divided into multiple nodes, and each node has direct access to its own memory module. This setup results in varying memory access times, depending on the location of the requested data. Other synonyms for NUMA include non-uniform memory architecture (NUMA), distributed shared memory (DSM), shared memory multiprocessor (SMP), and distributed memory multiprocessor (DMM). The purpose of NUMA is to improve performance by providing local access to memory, reducing the amount of time spent accessing remote memory locations. This architecture is commonly used in high-performance computing environments like data centers, as it allows for more efficient resource allocation and better performance.
