Definitions

hard drive

[hahrd drahyv] / ˈhɑrd ˈdraɪv /

NOUN

computer hardware

Synonyms

STRONGEST

disk drive hardware modem personal computer supercomputer

WEAK

CPU central processing unit computer computer unit data processor floppy disk magnetic disk microcomputer microelectronics device output device tape drive

NOUN

hard disk

Synonyms

WEAK

Winchester drive hard disk drive tape drive

NOUN

magnetic disk

Synonyms

WEAK

diskette floppy disk hard disk magnetic drum magnetic tape magnetic tape unit magneto-optic disk optical disk primary storage

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One potential use is in next-generation hard drives that store far more information in the same physical space.

From Science Daily

The world needs a lot more memory chips and hard drives.

From The Wall Street Journal

There have always been demand spurts for hard drives, from personal computer adoption in the 1990s, to digital music and video in the 2000s, and streaming and cloud computing in the 2010s.

From Barron's

Western Digital shares surged in 2025, driven by high demand for its hard drives, reflecting its industry dominance.

From Barron's

Increased demand for high-capacity hard drives in data centers, driven by AI, has boosted these companies’ revenues and pricing power.

From Barron's

hard drive

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