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storage capacity

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noun

  1. 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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Meta also said on Monday it has reserved up to 1 gigawatt and 100 gigawatt hours of “ultra-long duration” energy storage capacity through a partnership with Noon Energy.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026

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

Meanwhile, its gas sales segment profit is likely to remain robust, as it expands storage capacity for gas and can reduce its reliance on expensive spot purchases, he adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 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

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