storage device

noun

1. a device used to store digital data or information, as a hard disk or CD.

storage device

noun

1. a piece of computer equipment, such as a magnetic tape, disk, etc, in or on which data and instructions can be stored, usually in binary form

storage device

1. A hardware device, such as a CD-ROM or hard disk in a computer, used to record and store data.

Word History and Origins

Origin of storage device¹

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

Their ability to respond to magnetic or electric fields makes ferroic materials essential components in many modern electronic and data storage devices.

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The breakthrough could lead to the development of more efficient energy storage devices, such as supercapacitors, said Gupta, an assistant professor of chemical and biological engineering.

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An alternative to this is the establishment of DC microgrids that integrate various renewable DC energy sources and storage devices and deliver energy directly to data centers and other DC appliances.

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A team of researchers has proposed a new concept for magnet-based memory devices, which might revolutionize information storage devices owing to their potential for large-scale integration, non-volatility, and high durability.

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They would have to pay out of pocket for the storage device.

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