diskette

[dih-sket] /dɪˈskɛt/

noun, Computers.

Origin

1970-75; disk + -ette

Examples from the web for diskette

Both paper copies and electronic diskette versions are available.
Both versions have the same patterns and text, although the diskette version may have animations that describe geologic processes.
The creditors mailing list may also be submitted on computer diskette.
Mailing list filing requirements and the technical requirements submitting the list on diskette are attached.
Before you run the license utility to transfer licenses from a diskette, make sure the floppy driver has been started.

British Dictionary definitions for diskette

/dɪsˈkɛt/

noun

(computing) another name for floppy disk

Word Origin and History for diskette

"floppy disk," 1973, from disk with diminutive suffix -ette.

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