HARDWARE Definition & Meaning

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hardware

[ hahrd-wair ]

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metalware typically used for repair or construction, as screws, locks, hinges, or machine parts:
The store has aisles for hardware, lumber, electrical equipment, and plumbing supplies.
the mechanical equipment necessary for conducting an activity, usually distinguished from the theory and design that make the activity possible.
Computers. the mechanical, magnetic, electronic, and electrical devices comprising a computer system, as the CPU, disk drives, keyboard, or screen. Compare software.
military weapons and combat equipment:
The tactical concern with retreat was military hardware falling into enemy hands.
Slang. a weapon or weapons carried on one's person:
The rougher types were asked to check their hardware at the door.
Slang.
1. medals or trophies:
  The Olympic athletes posed iconically with their new hardware fanned across their chests, or playfully pretended to bite their gold medals.
2. jewelry, especially large or flashy pieces of jewelry:
  She loved her engagement ring, but she took it off at work—a bakery is no place for hardware like that.

hardware

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

hardware

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A computer, its components, and its related equipment. Hardware includes disk drives, integrated circuits, display screens, cables, modems, speakers, and printers.
Compare software

hardware

The physical machinery and devices that make up a computer system. It is contrasted to software — the programs and instructions used to run the system.

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First recorded in 1505–15; 1955–60 hardware fordef 3; hard + ware ¹

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Now she’s got the hardware to prove it.

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Still, the fact that this is built in to the hardware means we may see the Switch 2 as the obvious home of future PC ports to home consoles.

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The C button on the switch controller is the new bit of hardware for the Switch 2.

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Like most of his players, Roberts isn’t one to wear World Series hardware often.

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There’s no hardware, no belt; it’s a look that’d make a person feel safe.

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