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(1) An electromechanical device that contains and reads and writes magnetic disks, optical discs or magnetic tapes. See magnetic disk, optical disc and magnetic tape. (2) A solid state flash...
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Definition: drive
(1) An electromechanical device that contains and reads and writes magnetic disks, optical discs or magnetic tapes. See magnetic disk, optical disc and magnetic tape.
(2) A solid state flash drive that contains no moving parts. See USB drive.
(3) To provide power and signals to a device. For example, "this control unit can drive up to 15 terminals."
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