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The process of storing or saving information or data, usually in digital form, so that it can be accessed again later.
Die Speicherung der Urlaubsfotos erfolgt automatisch in der Cloud.
The storage of the vacation photos happens automatically in the cloud.
storage
The storing of physical goods, products, energy, or raw materials in a designated place or container.
Die Speicherung von Gas ist im Winter besonders wichtig für die Energieversorgung.
The storage of gas is especially important for the energy supply in winter.
'Speicherung' (storage) is a noun derived from the verb 'speichern' (to store/save). The ending '-ung' turns many verbs into nouns that describe the process or result of the action.
Bitte speichern Sie das Dokument.
Please save the document.
The noun 'Speicherung' (storage) is very often used with a genitive object to specify what is being stored. Alternatively, compound words are often formed.
Die Speicherung der Kundendaten muss sicher sein.
The storage of customer data must be secure.
The context makes the meaning clear. In connection with computers, photos, or files, it refers to digital information. In the context of energy, gas, or goods, it refers to physical storage.
Die Speicherung von großen Videodateien benötigt viel Platz.
Storing large video files requires a lot of space.
In a digital context, typical collocations are 'die Speicherung von Daten' (the storage of data), 'die Speicherung in der Cloud' (storage in the cloud), or 'die automatische Speicherung' (automatic saving/storage).
Die automatische Speicherung verhindert, dass deine Arbeit verloren geht.
Automatic saving prevents your work from being lost.
fuse / backup / safety
When referring to digital data, Sicherung and Speicherung can both be connected with keeping information. Speicherung means storing data so that it can be accessed again later; Sicherung additionally emphasizes a recoverable copy that protects against data loss. Speicherung is appropriate for ordinary storage, while Sicherung is used for a backup.
Die Speicherung der Fotos auf dem Computer ermöglicht ihren späteren Abruf.
Storing the photos on the computer allows them to be accessed later.
Die Sicherung der Fotos auf einer externen Festplatte schützt sie vor einem Systemfehler.
Backing up the photos to an external hard drive protects them from a system failure.
