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storage capacity

British

noun

the maximum number of bits, bytes, words, or items that can be held in a memory system such as that of a computer or of the brain

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It has since grown into a four-building complex with storage capacity for 140,000 pallets and room for more.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

"Overall, our results showed that multidimensional joint encoding substantially increased the information carried by a single holographic data page, thereby improving storage capacity," said Tan.

From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026

This creates multiple overlapping light patterns within the same space, which significantly increases storage capacity and enables faster data transfer.

From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026

Investments in AI infrastructure have surged globally as technology companies race to scale and therefore need greater storage capacity and power.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

My backpack, of blessed memory, could fit four schoolbooks in it, but the Kellner & Newton Messenger Bag was clearly designed for product placement and not storage capacity.

From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram

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