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HDD

American

abbreviation

Computers.

hard disk drive: a storage device containing one or more spinning magnetic hard disks.

HDD British

abbreviation

computing hard disk drive

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Etymology

Origin of HDD

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

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Investors’ primary concern about the HDD market is that the current surge in demand will subside at some point soon, allowing supply to catch up and price growth to moderate.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

He sees signs that HDD output, though improving, “has been met with even stronger hyperscaler demand in recent months.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

For one, the HDD market is only made up of three players, and two of them control 90% of the market, he said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

“Our conviction on the HDD space remains higher than any end-market we cover, and STX/WDC remain our most-preferred Overweight’s within our IT Hardware coverage,” Woodring wrote.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

Morgan Stanley thinks HDD gross margins can top 50% in the year ahead.

From Barron's • Jan. 2, 2026

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