Hardware components: meaning, definitions and examples

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hardware components

 

[ ˈhɑːrdweə kəmˈpoʊnənts ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

computer

Physical parts of a computer system that can be seen and touched. These components include the motherboard, CPU, RAM, hard drive, graphics card, and more.

Synonyms

computer parts, physical components

Examples of usage

  • The hardware components of a computer need to work together for the system to function properly.
  • Upgrading hardware components can improve the performance of your computer.
Context #2 | Noun

general

Various physical parts or devices that make up a larger system or machine.

Synonyms

mechanical components, physical parts

Examples of usage

  • The hardware components of a smartphone include the screen, battery, camera, and processor.
  • Understanding the hardware components of a car is essential for maintenance and repairs.

Translations

Translations of the word "hardware components" in other languages:

🇵🇹 componentes de hardware

🇮🇳 हार्डवेयर घटक

🇩🇪 Hardwarekomponenten

🇮🇩 komponen perangkat keras

🇺🇦 апаратні компоненти

🇵🇱 komponenty sprzętowe

🇯🇵 ハードウェアコンポーネント

🇫🇷 composants matériels

🇪🇸 componentes de hardware

🇹🇷 donanım bileşenleri

🇰🇷 하드웨어 구성 요소

🇸🇦 مكونات الأجهزة

🇨🇿 hardwarové komponenty

🇸🇰 hardvérové komponenty

🇨🇳 硬件组件

🇸🇮 strojne komponente

🇮🇸 búnaðarkomponentar

🇰🇿 аппараттық компоненттер

🇬🇪 აპარატურული კომპონენტები

🇦🇿 aparat komponentləri

🇲🇽 componentes de hardware

Etymology

The term 'hardware components' originated in the field of computer science to refer to the physical parts of a computer system. Over time, it has become a widely used term in various industries to describe the tangible elements of a larger system or machine. The importance of hardware components in technology and engineering cannot be overstated, as they form the foundation on which complex systems are built and operate.