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/
Korean meaning: 컴퓨터나 전자기기의 물리적 부품
Korean pronunciation: 하드-웨어 (강세: 하드)
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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🌳Etymology
Origin
1960년대 컴퓨터 시대에 소프트웨어(software)와 대비되는 개념으로 만들어진 단어입니다. 'hard'(딱딱한)와 'ware'(물건)가 합쳐져서 '만질 수 있는 딱딱한 물건들'이라는 의미가 되었어요.
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📝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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