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nounmaximum seek time (countable and uncountable, plural maximum seek times)
plural maximum seek times
- countableuncountablecomputer hardwareThe amount of time required for a disk drive to seek through all possible tracks, from the innermost to the outermost or vice versa.
Synonyms: full stroke seek time
Synonyms & antonyms
nounThe amount of time required for a disk drive to seek through all possible tracks, from the innermost to the outermost or vice versa.
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