storage device (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: ˈstɔːrɪdʒ dɪˈvaɪs
Definition
Hardware used to record and retain digital data for later access.
Examples
A portable storage device allows you to carry large files between computers.
The server uses a high-capacity storage device to back up the entire company network.
Modern smartphones often include a built-in storage device for apps and media.
How to Use storage device
- external storage device (collocation)
- a device connected to a computer from the outside — "I keep all my backups on an external storage device."
- internal storage device (collocation)
- a device built inside a computer — "The laptop's internal storage device is almost full."
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