Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

disquete

Noun
/dɪsˈkɛt/
Definition
A small, portable storage device used for saving and transferring data.
Examples
  • He saved his project on a disquete to take it to school.
  • The old computer still had a disquete drive for accessing floppy disks.
  • Many files were backed up on disquetes before the advent of USB drives.
Meaning
The term ‘disquete’ refers to a floppy disk, which is a square piece of plastic coated with magnetic material for storing digital information.
Synonyms
  • Floppy disk
  • Diskette
  • Magnetic disk