Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hard-drive
noun
/hɑrd draɪv/
Definition
A hard-drive is a data storage device that uses magnetic storage to store and retrieve digital information using one or more rigid rapidly rotating disks coated with magnetic material.
Examples
- The hard-drive on my computer has a lot of space.
- She saved her documents on an external hard-drive for backup.
- After replacing the old hard-drive, the computer booted faster.
Meaning
It serves as the main storage component of a computer, where both the operating system and files are kept.
Synonyms
- disk drive
- hard disk
- hard disk drive (HDD)
