storage

Definitions

noun the act of keeping something until it is needed
noun a space or especially the amount of space for keeping something until it is needed

noun memory or the part of a
computer system
in which
data
or programs are kept for further use

A device which provides for the holding and accessing of
data
for an indefinite period. Such information is kept in a machine-readable format, and should be maintained intact in the
event
of an interruption in system power. The main types of
storage media
are
magnetic
, such as tapes and hard disks, and
optical
, which include holograms and DVDs. Storage is usually quantified in multiples of bytes. For example, a
computer

hard drive
with a 256
gigabyte
capacity can hold approximately 256
billion
bytes, or characters, of information. Although storage and memory are often used synonymously, memory refers to a more temporary form of holding and accessing data, such as that in RAM. Also called
computer storage
(1).
The act or process of placing
data
in a
storage device
(1). Also called
computer storage
(2).
The
charging
, retention of charge, or recharging of a cell or
capacitor
.
The
accumulation
and retention of a form of energy, such as heat or electricity.
The placing of something in a given
location
or object for later use. Also, such a location or object.

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