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storage
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noun
the act of storing something
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noun
the commercial enterprise of storing goods and materials
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noun
(= storehouse)
a depository for goods
storehouses were built close to the docks
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noun
(computer science) the process of storing information in a computer memory or on a magnetic tape or disk
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noun
(= reposition, warehousing)
depositing in a warehouse
they decided to reposition their furniture in a recommended repository in Brooklyn
my car is in storage
publishers reduced print runs to cut down the cost of warehousing
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noun
(= memory)
an electronic memory device
a memory and the CPU form the central part of a computer to which peripherals are attached
root
Noun
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A root is a part of a tree or plant that is under the ground.
The tree was supported by strong roots.
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A root is the important part or the beginning part of something.
I've lived here so long that I have roots here.
The root of the word "being" is "be".
root
Verb
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To root is to give or enable to something to develop roots; to fix or implant by or as if by roots
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To root is to remove altogether by or as if by pulling out by the roots - usually used with out
The school authorities will root out the troublemakers.
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To root is to grow roots or take root.
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To root is to have an origin or base.
The love of money has its roots in greed.
key
Noun
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A key is a small instrument, usually metal used to open locks.
I put my key in the lock and turned it.
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A key is a button used for typing.
Type your name and hit the ENTER key.
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A key is the part of a keyboard instrument you press with your fingers to play a sound.
The piano has a pattern of black and white keys.
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The key in music is the tonal centre of a piece of music.
Mozart's Symphony No.40 is written in the key of G minor.
key
Adjective
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Something that is key, is an important or a main thing.
Accuracy is a key part of playing music.
key
Verb
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To key is to lock something with key, or like using a key.
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To key is to put locks on a building.
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The locksmith was called in to key the building for better security.
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To key is to enter information into a computer.
He keyed in all the data from the survey.