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    Why is a hard drive, USB flash drive, etc called a "drive"; what does "drive" mean?

    Why sometimes "drive" and "memory" seem to be interchangeable, e.g., USB flash drive is also referred to as USB flash memory drive or USB (flash) memory stick? Can I say my digital camera memory card is also a "drive"? Are there any criteria for something to be called a "drive"? Why sometimes...
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    Why is a hard drive, USB flash drive, etc called a "drive"; what does "drive" mean?

    Why sometimes "drive" and "memory" seem to be interchangeable, e.g., USB flash drive is also referred to as USB flash memory drive or USB (flash) memory stick? Can I say my digital camera memory card is also a "drive"? Are there any criteria for something to be called a "drive"? Why sometimes...
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