computer storage
1
2.7
- noun
- /kəmˈpjuːtər ˈstɔːrɪdʒ/
- Specialized
:
almacenamiento de computadora
- For example, in computer storage, a logical unit number (LUN) represents a logical disk that may be backed by anything from a partition on a local physical drive to a multidisk RAID volume exported by a networked storage array.
- computer storage device
Examples
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The finished "programs" can be stored on any conventional computer storage device and played back on any other properly equipped personal computer.
Academic text (1992) -
The cost of computer storage and power has decreased significantly in recent years; however, it still plays a major role in processing strategies.
Academic text (2007) -
Recall that the total sampling time was limited by computer storage.
Academic text (1995) -
More information on computer storage can be found on explainingcomputers.com.
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While the cost of computer storage and power has decreased significantly in recent years, it still plays a major role in processing strategies.
Academic text (2007) -
The opinion emphasizes that the duty to take reasonable precautions does not mean a lawyer must guarantee a computer storage system's absolute protection against unauthorized access.
Academic text (2010) -
This trend was made possible when computer storage became inexpensive and almost unlimited in size, thus creating a cyberspace for the unlimited virtual application of informing systems to support organizational and personal activities.
Academic text (2017) -
The small size also allows it to be readily integrated on-chip with other functions (a microcontroller, for example), and as such, it is well suited for incorporation into many different kinds of computer storage peripheral devices.
Academic text (1998) -
Computer storage is essential for saving files and applications on your computer storage device.
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Many people upgrade their computer storage to hold more data and run software smoothly.
Synonyms
272
3.3
A device that stores or reads data on a computer
157
4.4
A part of a computer that stores data
148
2.7
A device or place that holds computer data
106
2.8
A device inside a computer that stores files and lets you open them
84
3.7
A part of a computer where data is kept
20
1.6
A place where you keep things in a house, box, or phone
12
3.0
A fixed part inside a computer that stores files and data
6
3.5
A device in a computer that holds and spins a disk to read or write data
5
3.5
A thing that stores computer files, like a hard drive or USB stick
3
2.8
A part of a computer that stores data and instructions for the processor
2
3.3
A device you connect to a computer by cable to save files
1
3.5
A thing that stores information like files or photos so you can use it later
1
4.1
A device like a hard drive or CD that holds computer files
1
4.2
A device inside a computer that stores files, like a hard drive or solid-state drive
1
3.8
A device you plug into a computer to save or move files
1
3.8
A device like a hard disk or flash drive that keeps data when the computer is off
1
3.9
A way to store data by changing tiny areas on disks or tapes to hold information
A device or material that keeps information so you can use it later
A device like a hard drive or flash drive that keeps data for a long time
A fast virtual drive using computer memory that can lose data when power stops
Part of a computer's disk used like extra memory when the computer's memory is full
How Much
- Specialized
- Specialized
106
2.8
- Specialized
1
2.7
- Specialized
157
4.4
- Specialized
19
6.1
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase 'computer storage' is directly compositional: combining 'computer' (an electronic device) with 'storage' (a place or device for keeping information) yields the part of a computer where data are kept. This is a transparent noun compound following common cross-linguistic compounding patterns, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents can readily infer the meaning.
Etymology
Computer storage comes from the everyday idea of storage, like a box or shelf, inside a computer where you keep things. So it means the parts of a computer that hold your 'files' and 'data' until you need them.