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noun
The nonvolatile memory of a computer, not directly accessible by the central processing unit.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences
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Synonyms: secondary memory, auxiliary storage
Antonyms: none provided
noun
a data storage device that is not the main memory of a computer
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: auxiliary storage, external storage
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: memory device, storage device
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