memory card
noun
: a small, flat, data storage device designed to be inserted into a larger electronic device (such as a camera or cell phone)
But as these digital wonders continue to improve with higher megapixel capacities, digital shutterbugs find themselves having to buy larger-capacity flash memory cards to hold the bigger image files.—
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The larger back pockets are big enough to hold flat power banks, hard drives, and smartphones, while the smaller compartments are great for separating charging cables, USB blocks, flash drives, and memory cards.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
Clad In Stainless Steel Lexar recently addressed the problem of data integrity by announcing the launch of a range of high-speed and premium SD memory cards that are made with a stainless-steel casing to stand up to the punishment and rigors of shooting on location.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
According to the warrant, officers were permitted to take cellphones, computers, memory cards, external hard drives and thumb drives.
—Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The phone also supports eSIM, but there's no memory card slot or 3.5mm headphone jack.
—PC Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
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Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
Clad In Stainless Steel Lexar recently addressed the problem of data integrity by announcing the launch of a range of high-speed and premium SD memory cards that are made with a stainless-steel casing to stand up to the punishment and rigors of shooting on location.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
According to the warrant, officers were permitted to take cellphones, computers, memory cards, external hard drives and thumb drives.
—Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The phone also supports eSIM, but there's no memory card slot or 3.5mm headphone jack.
—PC Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
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“Memory card.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/memory%20card. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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