disk unit US
US: ˈdɪsk ˌjuːnɪt
See also: disk drive (UK)
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Definition of disk unit - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

computer hardwareTECH.USdevice that stores and reads data on a rotating magnetic or optical diskTECH.US
  • The server needs a new disk unit after the old one failed.
  • The technician replaced the faulty disk unit to restore access to archived records.
  • Each workstation is equipped with an external disk unit for backup storage.
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Expressions with disk

disk jockeyn.
person who plays recorded music for an audience
The disk jockey kept the party alive with great tunes.
disk shapen.
form resembling a flat circular figure
The coin has a disk shape.
disk-shapedadj.
having the shape of a flat, round object
The disk-shaped UFO hovered silently above the trees.
disk driven.
device that reads and writes data on a disk
The disk drive stores all your computer files.
hard diskn.
data storage device using magnetic storage to store and retrieve digital information
The computer's hard disk can store up to 1TB of data.
disk managementn.
process of organizing, controlling, and maintaining data storage drives on computers
Proper disk management helps prevent data loss and improves system performance.

Expressions with unit

crack unitn.
elite group known for exceptional performance
The crack unit was deployed for the critical operation.
hurting unitn.
person in pain or distress
After the accident, he was a real hurting unit.
family unitn.
parents and children living together
The family unit moved to a new neighborhood.
garbage disposal unitn.
device under a sink grinding food waste
The garbage disposal unit broke down yesterday.
kitchen unitn.
piece of furniture or equipment in a kitchen
We installed a new kitchen unit last weekend.
police unitn.
group of police officers working together
The police unit responded quickly to the emergency call.
shower unitn.
complete shower setup, including cubicle and hardware
We replaced the old tub with a new shower unit last weekend.
unit managern.
person responsible for running one specific part of an organization
The unit manager organized staff schedules for the entire department.
unit of measurementn.
standard quantity used to measure something
A meter is a unit of measurement for length.
unit pricen.
price shown as cost per unit
The unit price on the shelf was $3 per dozen.

Terms related to disk unit

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Terms with disk unit included in their meaning

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disk arrayn.
technology
hardware system that connects several disk drives to work as one storage unit
sectorn.
technology
unit of data storage on a disk
fixed diskn.
computer storage
hard disk that stays inside a computer or drive unit
logical driven.
technology
virtual disk unit created by software inside one or more physical drives
virtual diskn.
technology
software-based storage unit that behaves like a physical disk to systems

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  1. French:unité de disque, ...
  2. German:Laufwerk, ...
  3. Italian:unità disco, ...
  4. Spanish:unidad de disco, ...
  5. Portuguese:unidade de disco, ...
  6. Chinese:磁盘驱动器, ...
  7. Japanese:ディスク装置, ...
  8. Arabic:وَحْدَة الْقُرْص, ...
  9. Hebrew:יְחִידַת דִּיסְק, ...
  10. Russian:дисковый накопитель, ...
  11. Ukrainian:дисковий пристрій, ...
  12. Hindi:डिस्क यूनिट, ...
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