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diskette

noun

a small plastic magnetic disk enclosed in a stiff envelope with a radial slit; used to store data or programs for a microcomputer

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Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
D
Ends with
E
Contains
IS
Scrabble score
13
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

dɪsˈkɛt

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Definitions

noun

  1. 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”

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floppy disks are noted for their relatively slow speed and small capacity and low price

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