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- pronunciation:
- hard
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noun |
| definition 1: |
Hardware is equipment and tools used for making and fixing things. If you need a hammer, you go to a store where they sell hardware. Hardware is usually made of metal.
The carpenter got the handles, locks, and other hardware to finish his work on the new doors. |
| definition 2: |
The parts that make up the body of a computer are its hardware. Hardware includes all the parts of a computer that make it work, except for the programs.
The computer fell on the floor, and now there is a problem with the hardware. |
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