external storage
ɪkˈstɜrnəl ˈstɔrɪdʒ
external storage: storage device not part of the main computer system
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Noun

technologyTECH.storage device not part of the main computer systemTECH.
  • He saved the files to an external storage device for backup.
  • The photos were transferred to an external storage for safekeeping.
  • External storage is essential for large data backups.
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  • external storage: storage device not part of the main computer system
    storage device not part of the main computer system

Expressions with external

for external useadv.
only on the outside of the body, not inside
Apply the cream for external use only.
external viewn.
visual image or sight of the outside part of something
The brochure showed an external view of the hotel on the front page.
external relationn.
link between different groups or countries
The trade agreement created an external relation between the two countries.
for external use onlyadv.
used only on the outside of the body
Apply the cream for external use only.
external auditn.
independent review of an organization’s records or activities by outside specialists
The company ordered an external audit to reassure its international investors.
external keyn.
physical key used to open or control something from the outside
Only managers have the external key for the warehouse gate.

Expressions with storage

keep in cold storagev.
store something in a cold place to keep it fresh
We keep the meat in cold storage to prevent spoilage.
put into cold storagev.
place food or items in a very cold place to keep fresh
They put the meat into cold storage to keep it safe.
put in cold storagev.
delay or stop a plan or project for a while
The company put the new policy in cold storage.
storage roomn.
room for keeping items not immediately needed
The storage room is full of old furniture.
storage spacen.
area available for storing items
The attic has plenty of storage space.
storage arean.
space designated for storing items
The warehouse has a large storage area for goods.
storage binn.
container used to keep things for later use or better organization
She labeled each storage bin to keep the toys neatly organized.
storage cabinetn.
piece of furniture with doors or drawers used to keep things organized
The office ordered a new storage cabinet for files and supplies.
storage capacityn.
volume or space available for storing items
The warehouse offers a storage capacity of 10,000 square meters.
storage lockern.
secure compartment for storing personal items
She kept her gym clothes in the storage locker.

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Terms with external storage included in their meaning

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peripheral equipmentn.
technology
external devices connected to a computer that support input output or storage
dump routinen.
technology
process transferring data to external storage

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  1. French:stockage externe, ...
  2. German:externer Speicher, ...
  3. Italian:memoria esterna, ...
  4. Spanish:almacenamiento externo, ...
  5. Portuguese:armazenamento externo, ...
  6. Chinese:外部存储, ...
  7. Japanese:外部ストレージ, ...
  8. Arabic:تخزين خارجي, ...
  9. Hebrew:אִחְסוּן חִיצוֹנִי, ...
  10. Russian:внешнее хранилище, ...
  11. Ukrainian:зовнішній носій, ...
  12. Hindi:बाहरी संग्रहण, ...

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