Meaning of the word disk in English

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disk

US /dɪsk/

UK /dɪsk/

a flat, circular object

Example:

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The sun appeared as a bright disk in the sky.

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The sculpture featured several interlocking metal disks.

Synonym:

disc plate circle round

a device for storing computer data

Example:

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Save your work to the hard disk regularly.

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The software comes on a compact disk.

Synonym:

drive storage media

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