noun
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the act of storing or the state of being stored
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space or area reserved for storing
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a charge made for storing
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computing
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the act or process of storing information in a computer memory or on a magnetic tape, disk, etc
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( as modifier )
a storage device
storage capacity
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Other Word Forms
- nonstorage noun
- prestorage noun
Etymology
Origin of storage
Example Sentences
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The kingdom, which accounts for most of the petroleum flowing through Hormuz, also shipped more crude to overseas storage.
Sometimes called “oil island,” it has a storage capacity of about 7 million barrels.
From MarketWatch
While wells themselves are rarely the immediate constraint, analysts say processing plants, pipelines, and storage facilities in the region represent potential chokepoints because they are harder to repair quickly.
From Barron's
While wells themselves are rarely the immediate constraint, analysts say processing plants, pipelines, and storage facilities in the region represent potential chokepoints because they are harder to repair quickly.
From Barron's
While wells themselves are rarely the immediate constraint, analysts say processing plants, pipelines, and storage facilities in the region represent potential chokepoints because they are harder to repair quickly.
From Barron's
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