NAND

noun

ˈnand 

: a computer logic circuit that produces an output which is the inverse of that of an AND circuit

Examples of NAND in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

SanDisk is essentially a storage-memory company focused on NAND flash memory, while Micron specializes in DRAM (dynamic random-access memory), including high-bandwidth memory (HBM). — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026

This hike stems from rising costs for TSMC silicon, DRAM, and NAND memory, accelerated by demand for AI servers. — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

That’s not bad for many situations, and NAND is widely used in high-performance long-term storage, such as solid state drives. — IEEE Spectrum, 14 July 2026

Analysts place the blame for this drop squarely on the increasing price of DRAM and NAND chips. — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 13 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

not AND

First Known Use

1958, in the meaning defined above