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storage

storage

148 2.7
A device or place that holds computer data
  • noun
  • /ˈstɔːrɪdʒ/
  • Specialized
translation icon : almacenamiento
  • He decided to upgrade his computer's storage to accommodate more files.
  • data storage
  • storage capacity
  • file storage

Today, the cost of SSD storage has never been so low.

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Examples

  • Data volume is limited only by the storage space available for the database.

    Academic text (1992)
  • This is a REIT that invests in data storage and cloud computing centers.

  • OK, So your net storage costs are given here.

  • It's the entire exchange, transfer and storage of value for the Internet.

  • No, it's far too much data for any existing storage system.

  • The cost of additional storage is $5 a month, or $45 a year.

    Academic text (2011)
  • Today, the cost of SSD storage has never been so low.

  • Also, end users may begin to build their own storage facilities, bundling both gas supply and storage.

    Academic text (1990)
  • Under current fee structures, renting mass storage space on the Amazon cloud is more expensive than purchasing it.

    Academic text (2011)
  • Many businesses rely on cloud storage to keep their data secure and accessible.

Synonyms

drive
vsstorage
  • Specialized
272 3.3

A device that stores or reads data on a computer

is broader, including both reading devices and the places or processes for saving data
media
vsstorage
  • Specialized
165 3.4

Devices like CDs or USB drives that store information

is a general label that also includes places and methods for saving data
memory
vsstorage
  • Specialized
157 4.4

A part of a computer that stores data

is the overall concept covering such components plus spaces and processes
hard drive
vsstorage
  • Specialized
106 2.8

A device inside a computer that stores files and lets you open them

is the general idea applying to devices, areas, and methods that save data
store
vsstorage
  • Specialized
84 3.7

A part of a computer where data is kept

is broader, also including physical places and nonsoftware processes for saving data
storage space
vsstorage
20 1.6

A place where you keep things in a house, box, or phone

is focused on electronic data saving, not general physical item keeping
CD-ROM
vsstorage
  • Archaic
16 4.0

A disc for computers that stores data you cannot change

is more general and also covers writable or changeable devices and methods
memory bank
vsstorage
8 3.9

A place in your mind or on a computer where information is kept

is limited to devices, spaces, or processes for saving electronic data only
storage device
vsstorage
  • Specialized
5 3.5

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

is the broader idea including devices, places, and methods for saving data
disk space
vsstorage
  • Specialized
3 3.4

The amount of free storage on a computer for saving files

is a concept about devices, spaces, or processes rather than a measure of capacity
computer memory
vsstorage
  • Specialized
3 2.8

A part of a computer that stores data and instructions for the processor

is broader and also includes long term devices and spaces for saving data
external drive
vsstorage
2 3.3

A device you connect to a computer by cable to save files

is more general and also covers internal devices, areas, and saving methods
storage solution
vsstorage
1 3.7

A product or method for keeping things tidy and in one place

is specific to saving electronic data rather than physical organizing solutions
storage medium
vsstorage
  • Specialized
1 4.1

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

is a wider concept including places and processes as well as such materials
internal drive
vsstorage
  • Specialized
1 4.2

A device inside a computer that stores files, like a hard drive or solid-state drive

is broader, applying to devices, locations, and procedures for saving electronic data
memory device
vsstorage
1 3.5

A thing that stores information like files or photos so you can use it later

is a general term that also covers places and methods used to save data
computer storage
vsstorage
  • Specialized
1 2.7

The place inside a computer where files and information are kept

is a general term covering devices, spaces, or processes that save electronic data
external storage
vsstorage
  • Specialized
1 3.8

A device you plug into a computer to save or move files

is a wider concept including devices, processes, and places that save data
memory board
vsstorage
  • Specialized
1 3.8

A small computer part that holds chips that store data

is broader, including devices and areas beyond boards that keep electronic data
magnetic storage
vsstorage
  • Specialized
1 3.9

A way to store data by changing tiny areas on disks or tapes to hold information

is a general concept that covers methods as well as devices and places for saving data
secondary storage
vsstorage
  • Specialized
1 3.8

A device like a hard disk or flash drive that keeps data when the computer is off

is broader, covering both permanent devices and temporary places or processes for data
data-storage medium
vsstorage
  • Specialized
4.1

A device or material that keeps information so you can use it later

covers that material or device but also spaces and processes that save data
magnetic storage medium
vsstorage
  • Specialized
4.7

A device that stores information using tiny magnetic areas like a hard drive or tape

is the wider idea including both such devices and other saving methods or places
auxiliary storage
vsstorage
  • Specialized
3.7

A device like a hard drive or flash drive that keeps data for a long time

is the general term that includes such long term devices and other saving methods
removable disk
vsstorage
  • Specialized
3.4

A small storage device you can take out and carry to move files

is a broader term covering removable items as well as fixed places and methods
virtual storage
vsstorage
  • Texting
3.6

Online space where you keep and access your files over the internet

is the general idea that also includes local devices, spaces, and processes for data
digital capsule
vsstorage
6.0

A small digital container that keeps files safe for future use

is more general and covers that unit plus other devices, spaces, and methods
fixed storage
vsstorage
  • Specialized
4.9

Computer memory you can read but cannot change

is the broader category covering both fixed and changeable devices and methods for saving data

Antonyms

8 4.2

A person removes words or parts of a text when editing

Compounds

29 1.6

A room where you keep things you do not use often

20 1.6

A place where you keep things in a house, box, or phone

11 2.0

A space in a ship or plane where cargo is kept

A small locked box in a public place for keeping personal things

8 3.1

A large container that holds liquids like water in factories or farms

storage device
  • Specialized
5 3.5

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

1 3.7

A place that keeps food or goods very cold to stop them from spoiling

A product or method for keeping things tidy and in one place

A large building where a company keeps goods until they sell or use them

storage cell
  • Specialized
1 3.9

A device that stores electricity and can be charged again

storage medium
  • Specialized
1 4.1

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

cold storage
  • Informal
1 4.9

A state in which a plan or project is left unused for later

cold storage
  • Specialized
1 4.4

Low-cost storage for computer data that is rarely used

computer storage
  • Specialized
1 2.7

The place inside a computer where files and information are kept

external storage
  • Specialized
1 3.8

A device you plug into a computer to save or move files

magnetic storage
  • Specialized
1 3.9

A way to store data by changing tiny areas on disks or tapes to hold information

secondary storage
  • Specialized
1 3.8

A device like a hard disk or flash drive that keeps data when the computer is off

storage battery
  • Specialized
1 3.3

A device you can charge again to keep electricity for use later

buffer storage
  • Specialized
5.1

A part of computer memory that temporarily holds data during transfer between devices

data-storage medium
  • Specialized
4.1

A device or material that keeps information so you can use it later

9.9

A type of computer memory that uses sound waves to store data for a short time

auxiliary storage
  • Specialized
3.7

A device like a hard drive or flash drive that keeps data for a long time

external storage
  • Specialized
3.3

A service on the internet where you keep files and access them from any device

fixed storage
  • Specialized
4.9

Computer memory you can read but cannot change

4.7

A device that stores information using tiny magnetic areas like a hard drive or tape

iron-storage disease
  • Specialized
6.0

A condition where too much iron builds up in the body and damages organs

non-volatile storage
  • Specialized
5.1

Computer memory that keeps data when power is off

nonvolatile storage
  • Specialized
5.1

Memory that keeps data when a device is off, like a hard drive

push-down storage
  • Specialized
7.8

A way to store items so the last one added is the first taken out

read-only storage
  • Specialized
4.3

A part of a computer where information can be looked at but not changed

real storage
  • Specialized
4.9

Memory inside a computer that programs use directly

storage ring
  • Specialized
7.3

A ring of magnets that keeps charged particles like electrons moving fast in a particle accelerator

storage allocation
  • Specialized
5.4

Giving parts of a computer's memory or disk to hold files and programs

storage-battery grid
  • Specialized
7.2

A metal plate with holes that conducts electricity and holds the battery material

virtual storage
  • Specialized
4.6

Part of a computer's disk used like extra memory when the computer's memory is full

virtual storage
  • Texting
3.6

Online space where you keep and access your files over the internet

volatile storage
  • Specialized
5.3

Temporary computer memory that loses data when power is off

How Much

data center
  • Specialized
26 3.1
server
  • Specialized
351 3.0
storage
  • Specialized
148 2.7
storage device
  • Specialized
5 3.5
cache
  • Specialized
19 6.1
register
  • Specialized
5 7.0

Surface Forms

storage singular
storages plural

Morphology

storage = store (semi-transparent) = store + age

This is a standard noun formation from the verb 'store', meaning the act, place, or capacity of storing something.

Etymology

Storage comes from the verb store, which means 'to keep'. People used store for a place that holds things and now we use storage for keeping digital files or data, so storage is a space or process where you 'keep' information.