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memory card

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A solid state digital memory storage format, commonly found on computers, digital cameras and cellphones.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: computer-hardware, computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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noun

Meaning 2

A personal computer's expansion memory module that fits in a standard interface such as a PCI or ISA slot.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: computer-hardware, computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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Across languages

Translations

10 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: muistikampa — expansion memory module
  • Finnish: muistimoduuli — expansion memory module
  • Italian: memory card — expansion memory module
  • Italian: scheda di memoria — expansion memory module
  • Italian: carta di memoria — expansion memory module
  • Māori: kāri mahara — expansion memory module
  • Polish: karta pamięci — expansion memory module
  • Spanish: tarjeta memorística — expansion memory module
  • Spanish: tarjeta mnemónica — expansion memory module
  • Spanish: tarjeta memorativa — expansion memory module