hard drive

noun

: a data-storage device consisting of a drive and one or more hard disks

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The images come from the hard drive of one of Epstein's personal computers and one of his email accounts, according to the committee Democrats. James Hill, ABC News, 12 Dec. 2025 The new system can store files, photos, and videos for far longer periods than conventional computer storage media, including CDs, DVDs, hard drives (HDs), and SSDs. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Dec. 2025 Data storage companies Western Digital and Seagate Technology are the S&P 500 tech sector's top performers this year, with blockbuster gains of more than 255% and 206%, respectively, as AI drives demand for hard drives. Sean Conlon,pia Singh, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2025 Police learned that Nathan had discarded the GPS device in his truck and disposed of a hard drive. Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hard drive

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First Known Use

1982, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of hard drive was in 1982

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“Hard drive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hard%20drive. Accessed 14 Dec. 2025.

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hard drive

noun
: a device for storing computer data that consists of one or more hard disks in a sealed case

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