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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024hard•ware /ˈhɑrdˌwɛr/USA pronunciation n. [uncountable]- articles made of metal, such as tools, locks, or machine parts.
- the mechanical equipment necessary for conducting an activity:The theory is fine, but can the engineers construct the hardware?
- Computingthe mechanical, magnetic, electronic, and electrical devices making up a computer system.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024hard•ware (härd′wâr′),USA pronunciation n. - metalware, as tools, locks, hinges, or cutlery.
- the mechanical equipment necessary for conducting an activity, usually distinguished from the theory and design that make the activity possible.
- Computing, Militarymilitary weapons and combat equipment.
- Slang Termsa weapon carried on one's person:The rougher types were asked to check their hardware at the door.
- Computingthe mechanical, magnetic, electronic, and electrical devices comprising a computer system, as the CPU, disk drives, keyboard, or screen. Cf. software.
- 1505–15; 1955–60 for def. 5; hard + ware1
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: hardware /ˈhɑːdˌwɛə/ n - metal tools, implements, etc, esp cutlery or cooking utensils
- the physical equipment used in a computer system, such as the central processing unit, peripheral devices, and memory
Compare software - mechanical equipment, components, etc
- heavy military equipment, such as tanks and missiles or their parts
- informal a gun or guns collectively
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