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DVD+/-RW

By Mark Kyrnin, About.com

Definition: DVD+/-RW - A form of optical storage using DVD that can be recorded to and erased multiple times and holds 4.3GB of data. There are two standards for the media: DVD+RW and DVD-RW. Most burners are capable of using both and are labeled DVD+/-RW.
Also Known As: DVD Rewritable

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