De opslag
Example: De opslag van bestanden in de cloud is tegenwoordig heel gebruikelijk.
Definition
"De opslag" refers to the storage or saving of data, especially digital files, within a computer system or cloud environment. It involves keeping files securely so they can be accessed, managed, and used later, as in the example phrase about storing files in the cloud.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de opslag" originates from the verb 'opslaan,' meaning 'to store' or 'to save.' It combines 'op' (up/on) and 'slaan' (to hit/strike), metaphorically implying placing or saving something in a designated place. This term has been adapted in IT to mean data storage.
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"De opslag" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - IT Users - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 106 commonly used words.
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