disk error
- noun
- /dɪsk ˈɛrər/
- Specialized
:
error de disco
- When the computer displayed a disk error, I knew I needed to check the hard drive for problems.
Examples
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Apart from the time consumed performing these tasks, disk errors frequently occurred, adding even more time and cost to the production cycle.
Academic text (1995) -
In the event of a disk error, abort, retry, or fail.
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The PC Analyzer scans your system for registry and disk errors.
Blog text (3) -
After several attempts to save my work, I finally faced a frustrating disk error that corrupted my files.
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To avoid disk errors, it's important to regularly update your software and check your hard drive's health.
Synonyms
300
3.0
A computer problem that makes a program give a wrong result or stop
4
2.8
A problem in a computer that makes it give wrong or unexpected results
Antonyms
- Specialized
439
3.5
The condition of a device, service, or system that shows how well it works, often shown by numbers
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase 'disk error' is a straightforward noun–noun composition whose meaning (an error related to the disk/storage device) is directly derivable from 'disk' (storage device) + 'error' (fault). Although detailed technical specifics (e.g. read/write failure vs. corruption) require domain knowledge, the basic sense is immediately clear to a learner who knows both constituents.
Etymology
Disk error comes from the image of a round computer disk that cannot read or write data because it is damaged or dirty, so the computer shows an error message. That's why Disk error today means the drive has a problem and the computer cannot 'read' or 'save' your files.