English Dictionary
expansion slot
n : (computers) a socket in a microcomputer that will accept a
plug-in circuit board [syn: {slot}]
English Computing Dictionary
expansion slot
A connector in a computer into which an {expansion
card} can be plugged. The connector supplies power to the
card and connects it to the {data bus}, {address bus} and
control signals of the {motherboard}.
(1998-06-26)