high-density

American  

[hahy-den-si-tee] / ˈhaɪˈdɛn sɪ ti /

adjective

1. having a high concentration.

   entering a high-density market with a new product; high-density lipoprotein.

2. Computers. (of a disk) having a large capacity for data storage.

   high-density DVDs.

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high-density British  

adjective

1. computing (of a floppy disk) having a relatively high storage capacity, usually of 1.44 megabytes

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Etymology

Origin of high-density

First recorded in 1950–55

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How does high-density compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• high-density vs. low-density

Example Sentences

A few expressed fear that the project, in conjunction with the landmark Senate Bill 79 housing bill passed last year that overrides local zoning laws to expand high-density housing near transit hubs, would trigger massive gentrification of West Hollywood.

From Los Angeles Times

He feared that as soon as Metro announced new stations, the landmark Senate Bill 79 housing bill passed last year that overrides local zoning laws to expand high-density housing near transit hubs would trigger massive “over-development and over-densification” of West Hollywood.

From Los Angeles Times

They also found that high-density lipoprotein, or HDL, often called "good" cholesterol, can help protect the liver by blocking these harmful substances.

From Science Daily

Weichai supplies high-density, reliable power solutions including diesel and natural gas generator sets for AI data centers.

From The Wall Street Journal

"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