noun Uncommon

ATA

ATA (noun) means a computer interface standard (Advanced Technology Attachment) used to connect hard drives to a computer. Example: “Older desktops used ATA cables before SATA became standard.”

noun

A computer interface standard (Advanced Technology Attachment) used to connect hard drives to a computer.

"Older desktops used ATA cables before SATA became standard."

How to use ATA

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn older type of cable and connector standard for hooking up hard drives, now largely replaced by SATA.

When to use it

A technical computing term.

Easily confused with

sata

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Older desktops used _____ cables before SATA became standard.

Etymology

An abbreviation of AT Attachment, referring to the IBM PC/AT computer.

Rhymes for ATA

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Frequently asked questions

What does “ATA” mean?

The word “ATA” means a computer interface standard (Advanced Technology Attachment) used to connect hard drives to a computer. In plain terms, an older type of cable and connector standard for hooking up hard drives, now largely replaced by SATA.

How do you use “ATA” in a sentence?

Here is “ATA” used in a sentence: “Older desktops used ATA cables before SATA became standard.”

What part of speech is “ATA”?

“ATA” is a noun.

Is “ATA” a common word?

“ATA” is an uncommon word in modern English.