storage
n. act of storing, act of setting aside goods and materials for future use; space in which items can be stored; price charged for storing goods; memory (Computers) | ||||
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Storage Definition from Computer & Internet Dictionaries & Glossaries
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storage
Small Outline DIMM Advanced Intelligent Tape square tape secondary storage track AT Attachment Packet Interface Andrew File System Hot Fix Group Code Recording IDE rusty memory Group-Sweeping Scheduling Head Disk Assembly Run Length Limited seek ATA-4 scratch disk Smartdrive Advanced Technology Attachment seek time Synchronous Graphics Random Access Memory static random access memory Advanced Technology Attachment Interface with Extensions average seek time GSS stack loader Grim File Reaper access time Storage Management Services state storage save HIMEM Single In-line Memory Module stiffy Single Data Rate Random Access Memory Translation Look-aside Buffer hard disk A20 handler hard disk drive Advanced SCSI Peripheral Interface Attributed File System solid-state storage device Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory Scan-EDF hard sector auxiliary storage SCANDISK Row Address Strobe round tape Address Strobe scan high memory area Network Attached Storage microtape data striping QEMM386 data set organization data set Enhanced Small Disk Interface cylinder Just a Bunch Of Disks punched card jukebox Burst Static Random Access Memory error correcting memory fish error detection and correction Jaz Drive New Storage System Nibble Mode DRAM Non Return to Zero Inverted cache coherency cache conflict Non-Volatile Random Access Memory cache hit cache line Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory RAS Digital Audio Tape Mini Disc minifloppy minimum seek time Redundant Arrays of Independent Disks flap laundromat mirror MMCD Read-Only Memory MultiMedia Compact Disc DECtape core random-access memory DEADBEEF RAM disk Rambus DRAM Extended Architecture RAM ferrite core memory EMM EMM386 Quarter Inch Cartridge Modified Frequency Modulation parity bit Common Command Set Commodore 1581 Commodore 1571 Commodore 1570 Commodore 1541 Fibre Channel Commodore 1010 packet writing page mode Page Mode Dynamic Random Access Memory non-volatile storage parity Compact Disc parity error Partial Response Maximum Likelihood partition Fast Page Mode Dynamic Random Access Memory Iomega Corporation Phase Encoded photo CD Pipeline Burst Cache checksum Ferroelectric Random Access Memory external memory FileNet DD Exabyte expanded memory conventional memory expanded memory manager CAM expanded memory page frame Expanded Memory Specification constant linear velocity constant angular velocity Extended Memory Specification Filesystem Hierarchy Standard extended memory manager One Time Programmable Read-Only Memory Computer Output to Laser Disk Burst Extended Data Out DRAM presence detect precharge Extended Data Out Dynamic Random Access Memory extended memory Compact Disc Rewritable Compact Disc Recordable Compact Disc Read-Only Memory cache miss Programmable Read-Only Memory longitudinal parity disk binary file magnetostrictive delay line main memory disk controller dynamic random access memory Ditto Drive removable disk Logical Block Addressing RFC 1094 blocked records disk drive flippy disc MD floppy disk maximum Maytag mode Mask Read-Only Memory maximum seek time Dual In-line Memory Module Dynamic Drive Overlay Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory Logical Unit Number fixed disk disk mirroring reserved memory disk duplexing Longitudinal Redundancy Check floptical Electrically Alterable Programmable Read-Only Memory magnetic tape Double Data Rate Random Access Memory Bernoulli Box mercury delay line macrotape flat file refresh DRAM refresh magnetic disk backing store LINCtape magnetic tape drive Flash Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory memory Digital Linear Tape magneto-optical disk ECM memory location Digital Versatile Disc memory management EDRAM Volume Table Of Contents upper memory block washing machine word XMS Zip Drive Vertical Redundancy Check Write-Once Read-Many Universal Disk Format video memory Window Random Access Memory Video Compact Disc twinning
<storage> (Or "memory") A device into which data can be entered, in which they can be held, and from which they can be retrieved at a later time.
(1995-12-24)
Small Outline DIMM Advanced Intelligent Tape square tape secondary storage track AT Attachment Packet Interface Andrew File System Hot Fix Group Code Recording IDE rusty memory Group-Sweeping Scheduling Head Disk Assembly Run Length Limited seek ATA-4 scratch disk Smartdrive Advanced Technology Attachment seek time Synchronous Graphics Random Access Memory static random access memory Advanced Technology Attachment Interface with Extensions average seek time GSS stack loader Grim File Reaper access time Storage Management Services state storage save HIMEM Single In-line Memory Module stiffy Single Data Rate Random Access Memory Translation Look-aside Buffer hard disk A20 handler hard disk drive Advanced SCSI Peripheral Interface Attributed File System solid-state storage device Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory Scan-EDF hard sector auxiliary storage SCANDISK Row Address Strobe round tape Address Strobe scan high memory area Network Attached Storage microtape data striping QEMM386 data set organization data set Enhanced Small Disk Interface cylinder Just a Bunch Of Disks punched card jukebox Burst Static Random Access Memory error correcting memory fish error detection and correction Jaz Drive New Storage System Nibble Mode DRAM Non Return to Zero Inverted cache coherency cache conflict Non-Volatile Random Access Memory cache hit cache line Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory RAS Digital Audio Tape Mini Disc minifloppy minimum seek time Redundant Arrays of Independent Disks flap laundromat mirror MMCD Read-Only Memory MultiMedia Compact Disc DECtape core random-access memory DEADBEEF RAM disk Rambus DRAM Extended Architecture RAM ferrite core memory EMM EMM386 Quarter Inch Cartridge Modified Frequency Modulation parity bit Common Command Set Commodore 1581 Commodore 1571 Commodore 1570 Commodore 1541 Fibre Channel Commodore 1010 packet writing page mode Page Mode Dynamic Random Access Memory non-volatile storage parity Compact Disc parity error Partial Response Maximum Likelihood partition Fast Page Mode Dynamic Random Access Memory Iomega Corporation Phase Encoded photo CD Pipeline Burst Cache checksum Ferroelectric Random Access Memory external memory FileNet DD Exabyte expanded memory conventional memory expanded memory manager CAM expanded memory page frame Expanded Memory Specification constant linear velocity constant angular velocity Extended Memory Specification Filesystem Hierarchy Standard extended memory manager One Time Programmable Read-Only Memory Computer Output to Laser Disk Burst Extended Data Out DRAM presence detect precharge Extended Data Out Dynamic Random Access Memory extended memory Compact Disc Rewritable Compact Disc Recordable Compact Disc Read-Only Memory cache miss Programmable Read-Only Memory longitudinal parity disk binary file magnetostrictive delay line main memory disk controller dynamic random access memory Ditto Drive removable disk Logical Block Addressing RFC 1094 blocked records disk drive flippy disc MD floppy disk maximum Maytag mode Mask Read-Only Memory maximum seek time Dual In-line Memory Module Dynamic Drive Overlay Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory Logical Unit Number fixed disk disk mirroring reserved memory disk duplexing Longitudinal Redundancy Check floptical Electrically Alterable Programmable Read-Only Memory magnetic tape Double Data Rate Random Access Memory Bernoulli Box mercury delay line macrotape flat file refresh DRAM refresh magnetic disk backing store LINCtape magnetic tape drive Flash Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory memory Digital Linear Tape magneto-optical disk ECM memory location Digital Versatile Disc memory management EDRAM Volume Table Of Contents upper memory block washing machine word XMS Zip Drive Vertical Redundancy Check Write-Once Read-Many Universal Disk Format video memory Window Random Access Memory Video Compact Disc twinning
<storage> (Or "memory") A device into which data can be entered, in which they can be held, and from which they can be retrieved at a later time.
(1995-12-24)
| SAN Acronyms |
Storage
A device used to store data; such as a disk or tape.
A device used to store data; such as a disk or tape.
Storage Definition from Government Dictionaries & Glossaries
| DOD Dictionary of Military Terms |
storage
1. The retention of data in any form, usually for the purpose of orderly retrieval and documentation. 2. A device consisting of electronic, electrostatic, electrical, hardware, or other elements into which data may be entered, and from which data may be obtained as desired. See also ammunition and toxic material open space; bin storage; bulk storage; igloo space; large-lot storage; medium-lot storage; open improved storage space; open unimproved wet space; small-lot storage.
1. The retention of data in any form, usually for the purpose of orderly retrieval and documentation. 2. A device consisting of electronic, electrostatic, electrical, hardware, or other elements into which data may be entered, and from which data may be obtained as desired. See also ammunition and toxic material open space; bin storage; bulk storage; igloo space; large-lot storage; medium-lot storage; open improved storage space; open unimproved wet space; small-lot storage.
Storage Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Storage
(n.)
The price changed for keeping goods in a store.
(n.)
The act of depositing in a store or warehouse for safe keeping; also, the safe keeping of goods in a warehouse.
(n.)
Space for the safe keeping of goods.
(n.)
The price changed for keeping goods in a store.
(n.)
The act of depositing in a store or warehouse for safe keeping; also, the safe keeping of goods in a warehouse.
(n.)
Space for the safe keeping of goods.
| WordNet 2.0 |
storage
Noun
1. the act of storing something
(hypernym) retention, keeping, holding
(hyponym) filing
(derivation) store
2. a depository for goods; "storehouses were built close to the docks"
(synonym) storehouse, depot, entrepot, store
(hypernym) depository, deposit, repository
(hyponym) granary, garner
3. the commercial enterprise of storing goods and materials
(hypernym) commercial enterprise, business enterprise, business
(hyponym) cold storage
4. (computer science) the process of storing information in a computer memory or on a magnetic tape or disk
(hypernym) computer operation, machine operation
(hyponym) fragmentation
(classification) computer science, computing
5. an electronic memory device; "a memory and the CPU form the central part of a computer to which peripherals are attached"
(synonym) memory, computer memory, computer storage, store, memory board
(hypernym) memory device, storage device
(hyponym) non-volatile storage, nonvolatile storage
(part-holonym) computer, computing machine, computing device, data processor, electronic computer, information processing system
(part-meronym) register
6. depositing in a warehouse
(synonym) repositing, reposition, warehousing
(hypernym) deposit, deposition
(hyponym) stockpiling
Noun
1. the act of storing something
(hypernym) retention, keeping, holding
(hyponym) filing
(derivation) store
2. a depository for goods; "storehouses were built close to the docks"
(synonym) storehouse, depot, entrepot, store
(hypernym) depository, deposit, repository
(hyponym) granary, garner
3. the commercial enterprise of storing goods and materials
(hypernym) commercial enterprise, business enterprise, business
(hyponym) cold storage
4. (computer science) the process of storing information in a computer memory or on a magnetic tape or disk
(hypernym) computer operation, machine operation
(hyponym) fragmentation
(classification) computer science, computing
5. an electronic memory device; "a memory and the CPU form the central part of a computer to which peripherals are attached"
(synonym) memory, computer memory, computer storage, store, memory board
(hypernym) memory device, storage device
(hyponym) non-volatile storage, nonvolatile storage
(part-holonym) computer, computing machine, computing device, data processor, electronic computer, information processing system
(part-meronym) register
6. depositing in a warehouse
(synonym) repositing, reposition, warehousing
(hypernym) deposit, deposition
(hyponym) stockpiling
| hEnglish - advanced version |
storage
storage
\stor"age\ (?), n.
1. the act of depositing in a store or warehouse for safe keeping; also, the safe keeping of goods in a warehouse.
2. space for the safe keeping of goods.
3. the price changed for keeping goods in a store.
storage
battery. (physics) see the note under battery.
storage
n
1. the act of storing something
2. a depository for goods; "storehouses were built close to the docks" [syn: storehouse, depot, entrepot, store]
3. the commercial enterprise of storing goods and materials
4. an electronic memory device; "a memory and the cpu form the central part of a computer to which peripherals are attached" [syn: memory, store, memory board]
5. depositing in a warehouse [syn: repositing, reposition, warehousing]
similar words(15)
fixed storage
real storage
storage tank
iron-storage disease
auxiliary storage
read-only storage
non-volatile storage
storage locker
storage battery
multiple virtual storage
push-down storage
virtual storage extended
storage area
virtual storage
volatile storage
storage
\stor"age\ (?), n.
1. the act of depositing in a store or warehouse for safe keeping; also, the safe keeping of goods in a warehouse.
2. space for the safe keeping of goods.
3. the price changed for keeping goods in a store.
storage
battery. (physics) see the note under battery.
storage
n
1. the act of storing something
2. a depository for goods; "storehouses were built close to the docks" [syn: storehouse, depot, entrepot, store]
3. the commercial enterprise of storing goods and materials
4. an electronic memory device; "a memory and the cpu form the central part of a computer to which peripherals are attached" [syn: memory, store, memory board]
5. depositing in a warehouse [syn: repositing, reposition, warehousing]
similar words(15)
fixed storage
real storage
storage tank
iron-storage disease
auxiliary storage
read-only storage
non-volatile storage
storage locker
storage battery
multiple virtual storage
push-down storage
virtual storage extended
storage area
virtual storage
volatile storage
Storage Definition from Society & Culture Dictionaries & Glossaries
| EPA Terms of Environment |
Storage
Temporary holding of waste pending treatment or disposal, as in containers, tanks, waste piles, and surface impoundments.
Temporary holding of waste pending treatment or disposal, as in containers, tanks, waste piles, and surface impoundments.
| Environmental Engineering (English ver.) |
Storage
Temporary holding of waste pending treatment or disposal, as in containers, tanks, waste piles, and surface impoundments.
Temporary holding of waste pending treatment or disposal, as in containers, tanks, waste piles, and surface impoundments.
Storage Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Telecommunication Standard Terms |
storage
1. The retention of data in any form, usually for the purpose of orderly retrieval and documentation. [JP1] 2. A device consisting of electronic, electrostatic, electrical, hardware or other elements into which data may be entered, and from which data may be obtained, as desired. [JP1]
1. The retention of data in any form, usually for the purpose of orderly retrieval and documentation. [JP1] 2. A device consisting of electronic, electrostatic, electrical, hardware or other elements into which data may be entered, and from which data may be obtained, as desired. [JP1]
| Electrochemistry Dictionary |
storage
See energy storage.
See energy storage.
Storage Definition from Sports Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Storage
The keeping of goods in a warehouse
The keeping of goods in a warehouse
Storage Definition from Business & Finance Dictionaries & Glossaries
| A Guide to Futures and Options Market Terminology : English-English |
Storage
The cost to store commodities from one delivery month to another. Storage is one of the "carrying charges" associated with futures.
The cost to store commodities from one delivery month to another. Storage is one of the "carrying charges" associated with futures.
| Company Info: Ticker, Name, Description |
SENGC
Storage Engine, Inc.
Exchange: Nasdaq
Designs, manufactures sells and supports fault-tolerant enterprise storage solutions that protect and ensure access to an organization's critical data, which include high-performance, fault-tolerant storage subsystems; Direct attached storage, in which the storage device is connected directly to a server, in which the storage device
Storage Engine, Inc.
Exchange: Nasdaq
Designs, manufactures sells and supports fault-tolerant enterprise storage solutions that protect and ensure access to an organization's critical data, which include high-performance, fault-tolerant storage subsystems; Direct attached storage, in which the storage device is connected directly to a server, in which the storage device
SOS
Storage Computer Corporation
Exchange: AMEX
Designs, manufactures, integrates and sells software-driven storage solutions which automate the management, tuning and migration of core business applications stored on multiple open systems servers.
STK
STORAGE TECHNOLOGY CORP
Exchange: NYSE
Designs, manufactures, markets and services information storage and retrieval subsystems for high-performance and midrange computer systems and networks; Produces and develops software and network communication and random access products; And offers installation, maintenance, user support and consulting services.
SUS
STORAGE U S A INC
Exchange: NYSE
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Storage Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Storage
Storage may refer to:
- Special buildings, or collections of buildings, designed to hold large objects, or a great many objects of a particular type:
- Warehouse, a commercial building for storage of goods
- Self storage, public storage facility
- Ammunition dump, a military storage facility for live ammunition and explosives
- Shed, Depot, Garage (house)
- Special rooms, or parts of buildings, designed for storage:
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