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Definition of hardware - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
constructiontools and equipment for building and repair
- He bought some hardware for the new shelves.
2.
technologyTECH. physical components of a computer systemTECH.
- The hardware needs an upgrade to run the software.
3.
awardsRare US medals or trophies awarded for achievementsRare US
- She proudly showed off her hardware from the competition.
4.
militaryTECH. military machinery and equipmentTECH.
- The army displayed its latest hardware at the parade.
Images of hardware
tools and equipment for building and repair 
physical components of a computer system 
medals or trophies awarded for achievements 
military machinery and equipment
Expressions with hardware
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store selling tools and building supplies
I went to the hardware shop to buy a hammer.
shop selling tools, repair supplies, household and garden goods
I stopped by the hardware store for nails and a shovel.
person selling tools and equipment
The hardware dealer sold me a new hammer.
company that designs and produces physical devices or equipment for sale
The hardware manufacturer announced a faster processor in its newest computers.
flexible wire mesh material used in construction
The builder used hardware cloth for the fence.
physical parts of a computer system
Computer hardware includes the CPU, RAM, and motherboard.
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.
work done to check, repair, and care for computer or device parts
Regular hardware maintenance kept the company’s old servers running smoothly.
technical help service for computers or devices when parts fail
Our company offers 24-hour hardware support for all office equipment.
use of hardware for faster task performance
Hardware acceleration improves video playback quality.
arrangement and selection of physical components in a computer or device
The game requires a stronger hardware configuration than his old laptop has.
engineering work planning structure and components of electronic devices or equipment
She specializes in hardware design for high-performance networking devices.
malfunction in physical components of a computer system
The technician diagnosed the issue as a hardware error..
physical connection point that lets two electronic devices plug together
The USB port is a common hardware interface on computers.
physical devices used to connect computers and move data between them
The company upgraded its networking hardware to improve internet speeds.
design and build computer parts and systems
Hardware engineering is crucial for developing new computers.
base hardware system for running software
Developers need to test the application on different hardware platforms.
computer components supporting double precision calculations
The new graphics card features double precision hardware for better performance.
code that uniquely identifies a specific physical device or hardware component
Each network card has a unique hardware address for communication.
tracking and managing physical IT assets
The company uses hardware asset management to keep track of all its computers.
ability of computer devices to work together without problems
Hardware compatibility was checked before installing the new graphics card.
small physical device that lets a computer program or account check your permission
The software will only start if the hardware key is plugged in.
enhanced by specialized hardware for better performance
The game runs smoothly due to hardware-accelerated graphics.
using physical electronic devices as the main way something works
The company developed a hardware-based firewall for faster network protection.
Origin of hardware
Old English, heord (herd) + waru (wares)
Terms with hardware included in their meaning
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phone hardware
device for transmitting voice over distance
office hardware
input tool with buttons for entering text into digital machines
technology
set up software or hardware for use
hardware
metal piece with threads for bolts
technology
control in software or hardware used to return to the previous screen
street hardware
structure for holding bicycles securely in place
hardware button
key on a keyboard that capitalizes letters
technology sector
sector involved in manufacturing and selling computer hardware and software
hardware
device displaying visual output from a computer
hardware
device displaying computer output visually
gaming
hardware device for playing video games
arcade hardware
arcade machine with a claw to grab prizes
hardware
hinge attaching a door to its frame
door hardware
metal object on a door for knocking
craft hardware
handheld heater that dispenses adhesive for joining materials
hardware
small nail with a flat head
hardware
electronic machine that plays recorded movies or other visual recordings
hardware
button on a device that starts, stops, or adjusts a function
hardware
sliding bar in a lock or latch mechanism
technology
peripheral item of computer hardware
technology
software or hardware that drives a computer system
technology
hardware or software accessible by a computer
hardware
metal fastener with a helical thread
hardware kit
equipment or machinery arranged for a particular purpose
Examples of hardware in a sentence
She visited the store to get hardware for repairs. The hardware was damaged during the power surge. Upgrading the hardware improved the computer's performance. His shelf was full of hardware from various tournaments. The team collected hardware at the annual awards ceremony. The general inspected the hardware before the mission.
They invested heavily in new military hardware.
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- French:matériel, équipement informatique, ...
- German:Werkzeug, Hardware, ...
- Italian:ferramenta, hardware, ...
- Spanish:ferretería, hardware, ...
- Portuguese:ferramentas, hardware, ...
- Chinese:五金, 硬件, ...
- Japanese:金物, ハード, ...
- Arabic:مُعَدّات, عَتَاد, ...
- Hebrew:פַּרְזוּל, חוֹמְרָה, ...
- Russian:оборудование, аппаратное обеспечение, ...
- Ukrainian:обладнання, апаратне забезпечення, ...
- Hindi:औज़ार, कंप्यूटर उपकरण, ...
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