NAND

noun

ˈnand How to pronounce NAND (audio)
: a computer logic circuit that produces an output which is the inverse of that of an AND circuit

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At the same time, everyday tech still needs regular DRAM and NAND storage. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2026 As the global memory shortage continues, Corsair memory may be trialing a new source for its NAND Flash chips, VideoCardz reports. — Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 22 May 2026 Apple is just the latest of a string of PC and gadget makers who have hiked prices in recent months to make up for the rising cost of RAM and NAND memory—critical components inside computers, smartphones, and game consoles, as well as in automobiles and industrial equipment. — Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 28 June 2026 Executives at Micron did their best to provide color to Wall Street analysts on what the company will be charging for coveted components like DRAM, NAND and high-bandwidth memory without giving away its competitive advantage. — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for NAND

Word History

Etymology

not AND

First Known Use

1958, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of NAND was in 1958

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“NAND.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/NAND. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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