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“Disc” or “Disk”

Overview

disc / disk are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

disc: NA

disk: (noun) something with a round shape resembling a flat circular plate. (noun) a flat circular plate.

Pronunciation

disc: d·IH·s·k

disk: d·IH·s·k

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Examples in Context

Examples of “disc”

  • Studs in the mold disc engage with blocks on the…
  • In intracranial hypertension, the optic disc swelling most commonly occurs bilaterally.
  • Boyracer / Huon – Bonus Disc!
  • …also a limited edition bonus disc called VH1 Storytellers Live, featuring…
  • …With You" is the debut disc and 7" single of punk…
  • Disc two
  • …button before spinning its ring-like disc, he can perform the finisher.
  • …methanol poisoning, infiltration of the disc by glioma, sarcoidosis and Lymphoma
  • The eighth disc, Live!
  • VH1 Storytellers Live (Disc 2)

Examples of “disk”

  • …aperture wheel is a rotating disk on which physical apertures are…
  • Category:Shared disk file systems
  • The disk stops when the mold is…
  • …mold aperture in the mold disk.
  • …of 1970: The first floppy disk, the computer mouse, and the…
  • Mold disk and crucible
  • …and DEC RX01 8-inch floppy disk drive(s).
  • The mold disk is sometimes water-cooled, and often…
  • Hard disk drive
  • The mold disk retracts from the vise studs…


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