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USB
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USB
(noun)
USB
/ˌjuːˌɛs
ˈ
biː/
noun
USB
/ˌjuːˌɛs
ˈ
biː/
noun
Britannica Dictionary definition of USB
[
noncount
]
computers
:
a system for connecting a computer to another device (such as a printer, keyboard, or mouse) by using a special kind of cord
a
USB
cable/port
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USB
is an abbreviation of “Universal Serial Bus.”
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