"pen drive" meaning in All languages combined

See pen drive on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: pen drives [plural]
Etymology: A trademark for flash drives owned by Phison Electronics Corporation (US). Head templates: {{en-noun}} pen drive (plural pen drives)
  1. (computing) A small electronic device used to store digital data, more portable and robust than a hard drive; a flash drive. Wikipedia link: Phison Electronics Corporation, en:pen drive Categories (topical): Computing Synonyms: flash drive, USB flash drive, USB drive, USB, memory stick, USB key, jump drive, thumb drive, disk on key

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