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Hard Disk

A hard disk, commonly referred to as a hard drive, is a non-volatile data storage device used in computers and other electronic devices. It uses magnetic storage to store and retrieve digital information, using one or more rigid rapidly rotating disks coated with magnetic material.

Noun

Sense 1:

A hard disk is the primary storage device in most computers, responsible for storing the operating system, software applications, and user data.

Sample sentence: I need to upgrade my hard disk as it is running out of storage space.

Sense 2:

In computing, hard disks can also refer to external storage devices that connect to a computer via USB or other interfaces.

Sample sentence: I use a portable hard disk to back up my important files.

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