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expansion slot
expansion slotn. A long narrow socket in a computer into which an expansion card can be inserted.expansion slot n (Computer Science) a physical electronic interface provided in a computer system to enable extra facilities to be added easily at a later date expan′sion slot`
n. a connection to which a new circuit board can be added to expand a computer's capabilities. [1980–85] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  expansion slot - (computer) a socket in a microcomputer that will accept a plug-in circuit board; "the PC had three slots for additional memory"slotcomputer, computing device, computing machine, data processor, electronic computer, information processing system - a machine for performing calculations automaticallyreceptacle - an electrical (or electronic) fitting that is connected to a source of power and equipped to receive an insert |
expansion slot
expansion slot[ik′span·shən ‚slät] (computer science) A location in a computer system where additional facilities, especially circuit boards, can be plugged in to extend the computer's capability. expansion slot (hardware)A connector in a computer into which an expansion card can be plugged. The connector supplies power to thecard and connects it to the data bus, address bus andcontrol signals of the motherboard.expansion slotA receptacle inside a computer or other electronic system that accepts a printed circuit board. The number of slots determines future expansion. See PC data buses, expansion port and expansion card.expansion slot
Related to expansion slot: motherboard, Video cardSynonyms for expansion slotnoun (computer) a socket in a microcomputer that will accept a plug-in circuit boardSynonymsRelated Words- computer
- computing device
- computing machine
- data processor
- electronic computer
- information processing system
- receptacle
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