memory device vs tape

tape vs memory device

memory device and tape both are nouns.

memory device is not a verb while tape is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
memory device	Yes	No	No	No
tape	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, tape is a hyponym of memory device; that is, tape is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than memory device:

memory device: a device that preserves information for retrieval
tape: memory device consisting of a long thin plastic strip coated with iron oxide; used to record audio or video signals or to store computer information

Other hyponyms of memory device include acoustic storage, auxiliary storage, external storage, secondary storage, buffer, buffer storage, buffer store, disc, disk, magnetic disc, magnetic disk, mag tape, magnetic tape, computer memory, computer storage, memory, memory board, storage, store, optical disc, optical disk, push-down storage, push-down store, stack, recording, register, drum memory, magnetic drum, magneto-optical disc.

memory device (noun)	tape (noun)
a device that preserves information for retrieval	a long thin piece of cloth or paper as used for binding or fastening
	a recording made on magnetic tape
	measuring instrument consisting of a narrow strip (cloth or metal) marked in inches or centimeters and used for measuring lengths
	memory device consisting of a long thin plastic strip coated with iron oxide; used to record audio or video signals or to store computer information
	the finishing line for a foot race

memory device (verb)	tape (verb)
	register electronically
	record on videotape
	fasten or attach with tape

Difference between memory device and tape

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