high-density
Americanadjective
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having a high concentration.
entering a high-density market with a new product; high-density lipoprotein.
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Computers. (of a disk) having a large capacity for data storage.
high-density DVDs.
adjective
Etymology
Origin of high-density
First recorded in 1950–55
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LOS ANGELES—Jason Grant thought he had found a gem: two adjacent parcels zoned for high-density housing in an amenity-rich neighborhood 3 miles from Venice Beach.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
“To enable this, we provide critical hardware components that provide high-density optical interconnects while meeting aggressive power and performance targets,” he said.
From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026
Bloom’s fuel cell systems offer fast, reliable power for high-density AI workloads, addressing traditional grid limitations.
From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026
"You need an intermediate range approach to correctly go between the low-density and high-density parts. That was the origin of this project."
From Science Daily • Jan. 19, 2026
Social distinctions and chiefly powers increased on high-density islands with large political units, being especially marked on Tonga and the Societies.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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