Meaning & use
hardware
The physical parts of a computer or machine, as opposed to the programs it runs.
See it in a sentence
The technician replaced the faulty hardware before reinstalling all the software.
This old hardware struggles to run the latest games smoothly.
A note on using this word
"Hardware" can also mean metal tools and fittings, like nails and hinges, sold in a hardware store.
Words with a similar meaning
equipment
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Words with an opposite meaning
Another way to use it
2. noun
Metal tools, fittings, or fixtures such as screws, locks, and hinges.
We bought new hardware for the cabinet doors at the local shop.
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