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hardware definition

hard·ware (härd′wer′)

noun

  1. articles made of metals, as tools, nails, fittings, utensils, etc.; often, specif., hinges, handles, locks, etc. used on doors, windows, etc.
  2. ☆ heavy military equipment, such as weapons, vehicles, missiles, etc.
  3. ☆
    1. apparatus used for controlling spacecraft, etc.
    2. Comput. the mechanical, magnetic, and electronic design, structure, and devices of a computer or computer system
    3. electronic or mechanical equipment that uses cassettes, disks, etc.

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hardware Synonyms

hardware

n.

domestic appliances, fixtures, metal manufactures, hollowware, castings, plumbing, metalware, implements, tools, housewares, fittings, fasteners, nails, brads, screws, bolts, nuts, aluminum ware, cutlery, house furnishings, kitchenware, household utensils, appointments, accouterments; see also appliance, device 1, tool 1.


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hardware Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • configure: You will need to be able to configure hardware such as: printer settings DIP, DIL switches jumper positions.

Adjective modifier

  • reconfigurable: The usage of reconfigurable hardware can be a solution for both problems in cars.

Modifies a noun

  • acceleration: Most end users have no need for 3D - even most games on Linux don't make use of hardware acceleration yet.

Noun used with modifier

  • computer: A schematic diagram of the computer cluster hardware for the analysis of cancer genomics data.
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