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hardware

 

[ ˈhɑːrdweər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

computer technology

Physical components of a computer system, such as the motherboard, processor, and hard drive.

Synonyms

apparatus, equipment, machinery

Examples of usage

  • The hardware of the computer needed an upgrade to improve its performance.
  • She studied hardware engineering in college.
Context #2 | Noun

general

Tools, implements, or other durable equipment.

Synonyms

implements, tools, utensils

Examples of usage

  • The store sells a variety of hardware, from hammers to screws.
  • He needed to buy some hardware for his DIY project.

Translations

Translations of the word "hardware" in other languages:

🇵🇹 hardware

🇮🇳 हार्डवेयर

🇩🇪 Hardware

🇮🇩 perangkat keras

🇺🇦 апаратне забезпечення

🇵🇱 sprzęt komputerowy

🇯🇵 ハードウェア

🇫🇷 matériel

🇪🇸 hardware

🇹🇷 donanım

🇰🇷 하드웨어

🇸🇦 مكونات الحاسوب

🇨🇿 hardware

🇸🇰 hardvér

🇨🇳 硬件

🇸🇮 strojna oprema

🇮🇸 búnaður

🇰🇿 аппараттық құрал

🇬🇪 აპარატურა

🇦🇿 aparat təminatı

🇲🇽 hardware

Etymology

The term 'hardware' originated in the 1950s in the field of computer science to refer to the physical components of a computer system. It has since expanded to encompass physical tools and equipment in general. The word 'hardware' is a combination of 'hard' (referring to the physical nature of the components) and 'ware' (derived from 'hardware' meaning goods or merchandise).

See also: hard, hardball, harden, hardening, harder, hardliner, hardly, hardness, hardship, hardships, hardy.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,670, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.