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View synonyms for disk drive
disk drive
noun
, Computers.
- a device that, using an access mechanism under program control, enables data to be read from or written on a spinning magnetic disk, magnetic disk pack, floppy disk, or optical disk.
disk drive
noun
- computing the controller and mechanism for reading and writing data on computer disks See also disk
disk drive
- Computer Science.A device that reads data stored on a magnetic or optical disk and writes data onto the disk for storage.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of disk drive1
First recorded in 1970–75
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Example Sentences
Select your main disk drive, click Erase, and choose APFS from the Format menu.
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