expansion slot meaning

UK /ɪkˈspænʃən slɒt/ US /ɪkˈspænʃən slɑt/ 4 syllables

expansion slot (noun): (computer) a socket in a microcomputer that will accept a plug-in circuit board.

Definition of expansion slot

  1. (computer) a socket in a microcomputer that will accept a plug-in circuit board
    • the PC had three slots for additional memory

    Synonyms: slot

    Type of: receptacle

How to pronounce expansion slot

expansion slot is pronounced /ɪkˈspænʃən slɒt/ in British English and /ɪkˈspænʃən slɑt/ in American English. It has 4 syllables.

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