hardware
pronunciation
How to pronounce hardware in British English:
UK [ˈhɑːdweə(r)]
How to pronounce hardware in American English:
US [ˈhɑːrdwer]
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- Noun:
- major items of military weaponry (as tanks or missile)
- instrumentalities (tools or implements) made of metal
- (computer science) the mechanical, magnetic, electronic, and electrical components making up a computer system
Word Origin
- hardware (n.)
- mid-15c., "small metal goods," from hard (adj.) + ware (n.). In the sense of "physical components of a computer" it dates from 1947. Hardware store attested by 1789.
Example
- 1. This is especially true with hardware interfaces .
- 2. Many clean up supplies are available from hardware stores .
- 3. Much is going on new hardware and spare parts .
- 4. What if you have similar hardware , but no update ?
- 5. He set up a small hardware factory in 1969 , hiding its existence from higher government officials when they visited .