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語源

data +‎ pad

別の表記

• data-pad, data pad

名詞

datapad (複数形 datapads)

1. (science fiction) A small handheld device used to gather, send, or process data.

   Synonyms: padd, PADD

   • 2000, Esther Friesner, To Storm Heaven

     She produced a small datapad, tapped out a rapid sequence on the keys, and shoved it in front of Ma'adrys. “Does it look like this?”

     Ma'adrys drew back from the datapad until Geordi leaned over her shoulder to whisper a few words of reassurance

2. (consumer electronics) A tablet computer, a personal mobile device

   Synonyms: tablet, pad, iPad (genericized), slate