(computer science) Any storage device not an integral part of a computer system, such as a magnetic tape or a deck of cards.
external memory
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(ek¦stərn·əl ′mem·rē)
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Typically refers to storage in an external hard drive or on the Internet. The main "memory" in the computer is the computer's workspace, not its storage facility. See external storage.
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