computer peripheral
kəmˈpjuː.tər pəˈrɪf.ər.əl
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Definition of computer peripheral - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
add-on deviceTECH.external equipment enhancing computer functionalityTECH.
  • Scanners are useful computer peripherals for digitizing documents.
accessory attachment device
2.
technologyTECH.device connected to a computer for input or outputTECH.
  • A printer is a common computer peripheral.
accessory add-on attachment
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Images of computer peripheral

  • computer peripheral: external equipment enhancing computer functionality
    external equipment enhancing computer functionality
  • computer peripheral: device connected to a computer for input or output
    device connected to a computer for input or output

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 peripheral

peripheral figuren.
person who is not important in a group or event
He was a peripheral figure in the negotiations.
peripheral rolen.
position that is not important or central in a group
He played a peripheral role in the project.
peripheral visionn.
ability to notice things outside the center of your sight
Peripheral vision helps you see cars coming from the side.
peripheral equipmentn.
external devices connected to a computer that support input output or storage
The office upgraded its peripheral equipment, adding new scanners and high-speed printers.
peripheral arterial diseasen.
disease where limb arteries narrow and blood flow to legs becomes reduced
The doctor diagnosed peripheral arterial disease after noticing poor circulation in his feet.
peripheral devicen.
device used for input, output, or storage with a computer
He connected a new peripheral device to his laptop.
peripheral hospitaln.
hospital located outside the main urban area
The patient was transferred to a peripheral hospital for specialized care.
peripheral nervous systemn.
part of the nervous system outside the brain and spinal cord
The peripheral nervous system connects the brain to the limbs.
peripheral unitn.
device connected to a computer
The printer is a peripheral unit.
peripheral interfacen.
connection system that lets external devices communicate with a main device
The microcontroller includes a flexible peripheral interface for sensors and displays.

Terms related to computer peripheral

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computeperipheryadd-onapparatuscomponentgadgethardwareinstrumenttooldeviceperipheral

Terms with computer peripheral included in their meaning

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devicen.
technology
peripheral item of computer hardware
controllern.
computing
mechanism that controls a peripheral device in a computer
front-end processorn.
technology
small computer managing network access or peripheral control

Examples of computer peripheral in a sentence

  • A mouse is an essential computer peripheral for navigation.
  • Keyboards and mice are essential computer peripherals.
  • He bought a new computer peripheral for gaming.

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  1. French:périphérique informatique, périphérique d'ordinateur, ...
  2. German:Computerperipheriegerät, ...
  3. Italian:dispositivo periferico, periferica per computer, ...
  4. Spanish:periférico de computadora, ...
  5. Portuguese:periférico, ...
  6. Chinese:计算机外设, 电脑周边设备, ...
  7. Japanese:コンピュータ周辺機器, 周辺機器, ...
  8. Arabic:جِهَاز طَرَفِيّ, وَحْدَة طَرَفِيَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:הַתְקֵן הֵיקָפִי, צִיוּד הֵיקֵפִי, ...
  10. Russian:периферийное устройство, ...
  11. Ukrainian:комп'ютерний аксесуар, комп'ютерна периферія, ...
  12. Hindi:कंप्यूटर परिधीय, कंप्यूटर सहायक उपकरण, ...
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