"storage unit" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: storage units [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} storage unit (plural storage units)
  1. A space or compartment, usually rented, that is used to store personal or business items.
    Sense id: en-storage_unit-en-noun-O9HyldNm Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 47 9 44 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 58 5 36 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 58 5 38
  2. (furniture) A type of cupboard, typically with doors and shelves, used for organizing and storing various items within a home or office.
    Sense id: en-storage_unit-en-noun-WqWbslYG Categories (other): Furniture Topics: furniture, lifestyle
  3. (computing) A device or medium that stores data and information for long-term or permanent use.
    Sense id: en-storage_unit-en-noun-Pslze~R5 Categories (other): Computing, English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 47 9 44 Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

Inflected forms

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