flash storage

[/flæʃ ˈstɔːrɪdʒ/]
nounpl: flash storages
armazenamento em flash
1. A type of non-volatile computer memory that can be electronically erased and reprogrammed, commonly used in solid-state drives (SSDs), USB drives, and memory cards
Modern laptops use flash storage instead of traditional hard disk drives for faster performance.
Laptops modernos usam armazenamento em flash em vez de discos rígidos tradicionais para melhor desempenho.
2. Data storage technology based on semiconductor memory with no moving parts, offering faster access times and greater durability
Flash storage has become the standard for portable devices due to its reliability and speed.
O armazenamento em flash se tornou o padrão para dispositivos portáteis devido à sua confiabilidade e velocidade.
Flash storage has revolutionized personal computing in both Brazil and the USA since the 2010s. In Brazil, the adoption of SSD flash storage became widespread in corporate and consumer markets around 2015-2018, with terms like 'armazenamento em flash' becoming standard in tech retailers and IT departments. In the USA, the terminology is deeply embedded in tech culture, with 'flash storage' being the preferred industry term in professional settings.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
solid-state storageSSD storagesemiconductor storageNAND flash memory
Antonyms / Antônimos
mechanical storagehard disk drivemagnetic storage

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
armazenamento em flash
Standard term used in technology contexts throughout Brazil
São Paulo
memória flash
Alternative form emphasizing the memory aspect rather than storage
Portugal
armazenamento flash
Slightly abbreviated form commonly used in Portuguese tech communities
General English
flash storage
Standard terminology in international technology industry

Related Words

SSDNAND flashNOR flashmemory cardUSB drivesolid-state drive

Related Idioms & Phrases

upgrade to flash storage
migrate data to flash
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