Which one is correct?
"SD card" or "SDcard"?

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SD card

This is correct when referring to the card as a separate entity.

Use "sd card" when talking about the physical card itself, such as inserting or removing it from a device.

Examples:

  • Insert the sd card into the slot.
  • Make sure to remove the sd card before resetting the device.

Alternatives:

  • memory card
  • secure digital card

SDcard

This is correct when referring to a type of memory card.

Use "sdcard" as a single word when specifically talking about a type of memory card, such as a microSD card or SDHC card.

Examples:

  • Make sure your device supports the sdcard format.
  • I need to transfer the photos from my camera to the sdcard.

Alternatives:

  • memory card
  • microSD card
  • SDHC card
Both "sdcard" and "sd card" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "sdcard" is commonly used as a single word to refer to a type of memory card, while "sd card" is used when referring to the card as a separate entity.

Last Updated: March 20, 2024

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