disk

Vocabulary Word

Definition

A 'disk' refers to any storage device used in computers where data can be written and read. It's usually round, like a CD or hard drive, and is used to store and manage digital data.

Examples in Different Contexts

Solid State Drives (SSD) offer faster performance compared to traditional Hard Disk Drives (HDD).

Practice Scenarios

Business

Scenario:

We are running out of storage space on our server. Can we offload some files onto external storage?

Response:

That's a good idea. I'll transfer some of the old files to an external disk.

Academics

Scenario:

I've noticed you're nearly out of space on your laptop. Have you considered backing up your thesis work on an external storage?

Response:

I just bought a new USB disk. I'll start backing up my files onto it.