DISKETTE

diskette, floppy, floppy disk

(noun) a small plastic magnetic disk enclosed in a stiff envelope with a radial slit; used to store data or programs for a microcomputer; “floppy disks are noted for their relatively slow speed and small capacity and low price”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

diskette (plural diskettes)

(computing) A small, flexible, magnetic disk for storage and retrieval of data.

(computer hardware, dated) An 8-inch floppy disk.

Synonyms

• floppy

• floppy disk

• floppy diskette

• disk (Considered as a contraction in the UK)

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

15 February 2025

SCRAP

(noun) a small piece of something that is left over after the rest has been used; “she jotted it on a scrap of paper”; “there was not a scrap left”


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Coffee Trivia

Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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