# data storage medium

**Pronunciation:** ˈdeɪtə ˈstɔːrɪdʒ ˈmiːdiəm · DAY-tuh STOR-ij MEE-dee-um

**CEFR level:** B2

**Part of speech:** noun

## Meaning

A physical device or material used to record and retain digital information.

## Examples

- A hard drive is a common data storage medium found inside most desktop computers.
- Magnetic tape remains a reliable data storage medium for long-term archival purposes.
- Engineers are constantly researching new materials to create a more efficient data storage medium for future technology.

## Synonyms

- drive — A common, everyday term for a storage device.
- disk — Refers specifically to circular or rotating storage media.
- memory — Often refers to temporary or internal storage capacity.
- storage device — A broad, formal term for any hardware used to store data.

## Common patterns

- digital data storage medium — a medium specifically for electronic information — The company upgraded to a high-capacity digital data storage medium.
- removable data storage medium — a medium that can be easily disconnected from a device — USB drives are the most popular form of removable data storage medium today.

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