jump drive

The term "jump drive" has both practical and fictional meanings, commonly used in technology and science fiction literature.

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Definition

(common)A small, portable device that stores and transfers data, connecting to computers via a USB port.

I saved my presentation on a jump drive to easily transfer it to the office computer.

(fictional)A method of faster-than-light travel by leaping from one point in space to another.

The spaceship's jump drive enabled the crew to travel to distant galaxies in an instant.

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