memory device
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- noun
- /ˈmɛməri dɪˈvaɪs/
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dispositivo de memoria
- This means that given only the hash values of the files on a memory device, police officers or forensic technicians would be able to verify whether a known file is present but would not be able to reconstruct the contents of any unknown files.
- use memory devices
Examples
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In the past, floppy disks were a common memory device used to transfer files between computers.
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Secondary storage systems using semiconductor memory devices
Academic text (1995) -
It should also be noted that USB Flash Memory devices do work with the system; however, "games do not run properly" on them.
Blog text (4) -
Those using volatile memory devices are further classified into two types, depending on whether they are protected against power loss by batteries.
Academic text (1995) -
Quality Tier 1 instruction includes the use of tools such as graphic organizers, concept maps, scaffolding, and memory devices.
Academic text (2013) -
The latest smartphone comes equipped with a fast and reliable memory device to store all your photos and apps.
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Engineers are designing a memory device that can store vast amounts of data more efficiently than traditional hard drives.
Synonyms
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A part of a computer that stores data
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A device or place that holds computer data
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3.5
Computer memory that stores data for a short time while the computer is on
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3.5
A thing that stores computer files, like a hard drive or USB stick
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A part of a computer that stores data and instructions for the processor
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An electronic part inside a computer that stores data like RAM
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A device like a hard drive or CD that holds computer files
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The place inside a computer where files and information are kept
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A device like a hard disk or flash drive that keeps data when the computer is off
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A device you plug into a computer to save or move files
A device or material that keeps information so you can use it later
A part of a computer that stores data for a short time the system can read and change while running
A device that stores information as tiny magnetic areas on a thin layer, used in older computers
How Much
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is a direct noun-noun composition: 'memory' (storage of data) + 'device' (a manufactured item), so the meaning 'a device for storing data' is transparently derivable from its parts. This compound follows common cross-linguistic patterns (e.g. Spanish 'dispositivo de memoria') and would be immediately understandable to a B1 learner who knows both constituents.
Etymology
The term memory device comes from the idea of a small machine acting like a human memory. Like a box where you keep photos, a device holds information so you can get it back later, so it now means 'a piece of equipment that stores data'.