hardware

Definition of Hardware in English :

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Noun

1. hardware

major items of military weaponry (as tanks or missile)

2. hardware, ironware

instrumentalities (tools or implements) made of metal

ironware

3. computer hardware, hardware

(computer science) the mechanical, magnetic, electronic, and electrical components making up a computer system

computer hardware

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Hardware

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noun

1.

metal tools, implements, etc, esp cutlery or cooking utensils

2. computing

the physical equipment used in a computer system, such as the central processing unit, peripheral devices, and memory

Compare software

3.

mechanical equipment, components, etc

4.

heavy military equipment, such as tanks and missiles or their parts

5. informal

a gun or guns collectively

Hardware

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noun

1.

articles made of metals, as tools, nails, fittings, utensils, etc.; often, specif., hinges, handles, locks, etc. used on doors, windows, etc.

2. US

heavy military equipment, such as weapons, vehicles, missiles, etc.

3. US

a.

apparatus used for controlling spacecraft, etc.

b. Computing

the mechanical, magnetic, and electronic design, structure, and devices of a computer or computer system

c.

electronic or mechanical equipment that uses cassettes, disks, etc.

Hardware

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n.

1. Metal goods and utensils such as locks, tools, and cutlery.

2.

a. Computers A computer and the associated physical equipment directly involved in the performance of data-processing or communications functions.

b. Machines and other physical equipment directly involved in performing an industrial, technological, or military function.

3. Informal Weapons, especially military weapons.

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