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1. Storage

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   Storage refers to the retention of data, objects, or energy (physics)/) over time for later access or use. In informational contexts, storage (data)/) is the mechanism by which encoded representations of knowledge or data are maintained, ranging from transient electrochemical states in biological systems to durable magnetic or optical patterns in computing devices. Conceptually, all forms of storage address the fundamental [thermodynamic imperative](/entries/thermodynamic-imper…