computer hardware
kəmˈpjuːtər ˈhɑːrdwɛr
computer hardware: physical parts of a computer system
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Noun

computer scienceTECH.physical parts of a computer systemTECH.
  • Computer hardware includes the CPU, RAM, and motherboard.
  • She upgraded her computer hardware last week.
  • Computer hardware needs regular maintenance.
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  • computer hardware: physical parts of a computer system
    physical parts of a computer system

Expressions with computer

computer junkien.
enthusiast who loves learning about computers
She's a computer junkie, always exploring new software.
computer bugn.
fault in programs, devices or systems causing unexpected trouble
A computer bug crashed the app right before the demo.
the computer's downexp.
not working because it is turned off or powered down
The computer's down because I turned it off last night.
computer says noexp.
humorous phrase for unhelpful customer service relying on computers
I asked for a refund, but the computer says no.
under the computer hoodadv.
in the underlying software or hardware
The program runs smoothly under the computer hood.
bring your own computerv.
bring personal laptop to an event
The workshop requires you to bring your own computer.

Expressions with hardware

hardware shopn.
store selling tools and building supplies
I went to the hardware shop to buy a hammer.
hardware storen.
shop selling tools, repair supplies, household and garden goods
I stopped by the hardware store for nails and a shovel.
hardware dealern.
person selling tools and equipment
The hardware dealer sold me a new hammer.
hardware manufacturern.
company that designs and produces physical devices or equipment for sale
The hardware manufacturer announced a faster processor in its newest computers.
hardware clothn.
flexible wire mesh material used in construction
The builder used hardware cloth for the fence.
hardware failuren.
breakdown of a physical device part that stops a system working correctly
The website went offline because of a hardware failure in the main server.
hardware maintenancen.
work done to check, repair, and care for computer or device parts
Regular hardware maintenance kept the company’s old servers running smoothly.
hardware supportn.
technical help service for computers or devices when parts fail
Our company offers 24-hour hardware support for all office equipment.
hardware accelerationn.
use of hardware for faster task performance
Hardware acceleration improves video playback quality.
hardware configurationn.
arrangement and selection of physical components in a computer or device
The game requires a stronger hardware configuration than his old laptop has.

Terms related to computer hardware

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Terms with computer hardware included in their meaning

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computer industryn.
technology sector
sector involved in manufacturing and selling computer hardware and software
devicen.
technology
peripheral item of computer hardware
enginen.
technology
software or hardware that drives a computer system
resourcen.
technology
hardware or software accessible by a computer
computer memoryn.
data storage
hardware component storing data in a computer
network cardn.
computer
hardware device enabling computer to connect to a network
operating systemn.
computer management
software that manages computer hardware and software resources
sound systemn.
computer hardware
the part of a computer that produces sound

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  1. French:matériel informatique, ...
  2. German:Computerhardware, ...
  3. Italian:hardware del computer, ...
  4. Spanish:hardware, ...
  5. Portuguese:hardware do computador, ...
  6. Chinese:计算机硬件, ...
  7. Japanese:コンピュータハードウェア, ...
  8. Arabic:عَتَاد الحاسوب, ...
  9. Hebrew:חוֹמְרַת מַחְשֵׁב, ...
  10. Russian:аппаратное обеспечение компьютера, ...
  11. Ukrainian:комп'ютерне обладнання, ...
  12. Hindi:कंप्यूटर हार्डवेयर, ...
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