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digital capsule

digital capsule

6.0
A small digital container that keeps files safe for future use
  • noun
translation icon : cápsula digital
  • The photographs from the event were archived in a digital capsule for future generations.

Examples

  • He stored the information in a digital capsule to ensure its long-term security.

  • Scientists are developing a digital capsule to preserve critical data against technological obsolescence.

  • The digital capsule is a revolutionary storage solution.

  • Have you seen the new digital capsules designed for photographers?

  • He stored the important documents in a digital capsule to ensure their long-term preservation.

  • Scientists are creating a digital capsule that can retain crucial information for decades.

  • All the data from the research project was saved in a digital capsule to protect it against loss.

Synonyms

storage
vsdigital capsule
  • Specialized
148 2.7

A device or place that holds computer data

is a single compact unit for preserving data rather than a general process
CD-ROM
vsdigital capsule
  • Archaic
16 4.0

A disc for computers that stores data you cannot change

is for preserving information but may allow user updates or edits
storage device
vsdigital capsule
  • Specialized
5 3.5

A thing that stores computer files, like a hard drive or USB stick

is a compact self-contained unit meant specifically for preserving data
diskette
vsdigital capsule
  • Archaic
5 7.7

A small square plastic case that holds a thin magnetic disk for storing computer files

is a compact unit intended to store and preserve data more reliably
microdisk
vsdigital capsule
  • Specialized
1 4.9

A small flat disk used to store digital data

is a self-contained storage unit focused on preservation rather than physical format
storage medium
vsdigital capsule
  • Specialized
1 4.1

A device like a hard drive or CD that holds computer files

is a compact digital unit emphasizing preservation rather than materials
compact disc write-once
vsdigital capsule
  • Specialized
6.5

A CD you can record on once and then only read

is used to preserve data but can be reusable or different formats
microdrive
vsdigital capsule
  • Archaic
6.9

A very small hard disk used to store data in portable devices

is focused on preserving information rather than portable use

How Portable

microdrive
  • Archaic
6.9
memory
  • Specialized
157 4.4
digital capsule
6.0

Surface Forms

Morphology

digital + capsule

The meaning is a straightforward composition of 'digital' (electronic/number-based) + 'capsule' (a small, self-contained container or concise unit), so a learner who knows both words can infer a compact electronic storage unit. This follows normal noun-modifier patterns and parallels cross-linguistic logic (digital + container/unit), making the sense immediately comprehensible.

Etymology

Digital capsule comes from the idea of a 'time capsule' used to save things for the future. The word capsule shows a small, sealed container and digital means the items are electronic files, so the phrase means 'a small, sealed container for keeping digital files safe'.