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Term | digital videodisc

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  • n., (DVD) A type of single- or double-sided, optical digital medium that stores digital data on two continuous, microscopic, spiral tracks or grooves that are cut and read by a laser beam. Its logical format specifications are governed by the Universal Disk Format (UDF) specification. Syn.: digital versatile disc. See also: compact disc; non-volatile storage; optical disk.