hardware — the physical parts of a computer system or electronic device
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the physical parts of a computer system or electronic device
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhɑːrdwer/
Example Sentences
- My gaming computer has the latest hardware, but I still can't beat my little sister at games.
- The hardware store owner knows every customer's project better than they do.
- She blamed the hardware when her presentation crashed, but we all saw her cat walking on the keyboard.
hardware
NOUN[/ˈhɑːrdwer/]
the physical parts of a computer system or electronic device
Physical computer components and parts
Handle hardware with care, let software repair!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Coined in the 1960s during the computer era as a counterpart to the term 'software'. The word combines 'hard' (rigid, solid) and 'ware' (goods, merchandise) to describe the tangible, physical components of computing systems that can be touched and manipulated.
Breakdown
hard (rigid, solid) + ware (goods, merchandise). The compound contrasts with 'software' to emphasize the physical, tangible nature of computer equipment and components.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My gaming computer has the latest hardware, but I still can't beat my little sister at games.”
“The hardware store owner knows every customer's project better than they do.”
“She blamed the hardware when her presentation crashed, but we all saw her cat walking on the keyboard.”
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