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View synonyms for disk drive

disk drive

noun

, Computers.
  1. 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

  1. computing the controller and mechanism for reading and writing data on computer disks See also disk

disk drive

  1. 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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