Hardware
Definition of Hardware
Hard´ware` Pronunciation: härd´wâr` | n. | 1. | Ware made of metal, as cutlery, kitchen utensils, and the like; ironmongery. | | 2. | Any of the physical objects used in carrying out an activity, in contrast to the knowledge, skill, or theory required to perform the activity; mostly used collectively. | | 3. | (Computers) The sum of all the physical objects, such as the electrical, mechanical, and electronic devices which comprise a computer system; as, the typical PC hardware suite consists of a mainboard and a number of peripherals such as hard drives and speakers, connected by adapter cards, but the input and output from users occurs mostly through the keyboard and monitor; contrasted with software, the programs executed by the computer. | | 4. | (Military) The weapons, transport, and other physical objects used in conducting a war. | | 5. | Weapons, especially handguns, carried on the person; as, check your hardware at the door before entering. |
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