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Date: 1600-1700
Language: Latin
Origin: discus 'disk, plate'

disk

 noun
     
Related topics: Computers
disk S2 W3 [countable]
1TDTD a small flat piece of plastic or metal which is used for storing computer or electronic information
2x-ref the usual American spelling of disc
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