Storage area: meaning, definitions and examples

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storage area

 

[ ˈstɔːrɪdʒ ˈɛərɪə ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

data management

A storage area is a physical or virtual location where data is stored. It can be a room filled with servers or a cloud-based platform where information is kept.

Synonyms

archive, data repository, storage space

Examples of usage

  • The company's storage area is located in the basement.
  • Make sure to back up your files regularly to a secure storage area.
Context #2 | Noun

retail

In retail, a storage area refers to the space in a store where excess inventory or items not currently on display are kept. It is usually located in the back of the store.

Synonyms

backroom, stock area, stockroom

Examples of usage

  • The storage area is off-limits to customers.
  • Employees need to keep the storage area organized and clean.

Translations

Translations of the word "storage area" in other languages:

🇵🇹 área de armazenamento

🇮🇳 भंडारण क्षेत्र

🇩🇪 Lagerbereich

🇮🇩 area penyimpanan

🇺🇦 зона зберігання

🇵🇱 obszar przechowywania

🇯🇵 保管エリア

🇫🇷 zone de stockage

🇪🇸 área de almacenamiento

🇹🇷 depolama alanı

🇰🇷 저장 구역

🇸🇦 منطقة التخزين

🇨🇿 skladovací prostor

🇸🇰 skladovací priestor

🇨🇳 存储区

🇸🇮 skladiščni prostor

🇮🇸 geymslusvæði

🇰🇿 сақтау аймағы

🇬🇪 საცავების ტერიტორია

🇦🇿 saxlama sahəsi

🇲🇽 área de almacenamiento

Word origin

The term 'storage area' originated from the combination of 'storage' and 'area', both of which have roots in Old French and Latin. 'Storage' comes from the Old French word 'estorer', meaning 'to store', while 'area' has Latin origins in 'area', meaning 'open space'. The concept of designated spaces for storing items has evolved over time to include physical and virtual locations for data and inventory management.