Meaning of the word "solid-state drive" in English
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solid-state drive
US /ˌsɑː.lɪd.steɪt ˈdraɪv/
UK /ˌsɒl.ɪd steɪt ˈdraɪv/
Noun
a data storage device that uses integrated circuit assemblies as memory to store data persistently, typically using flash memory, and functioning as secondary storage in the hierarchy of computer storage
Example:
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Upgrading to a solid-state drive significantly improved my laptop's performance.
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Most new computers come with an SSD, as they are faster and more durable than traditional hard drives.
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