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Hardware

/ˈhɑːdˌwɛə/

Fixtures, equipment, tools and devices used for general-purpose construction and repair of a structure or object. Also such equipment as sold as stock by a store of the same name, e.g. hardware store.

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📖 Definitions of "Hardware"

noun

1
Fixtures, equipment, tools and devices used for general-purpose construction and repair of a structure or object. Also such equipment as sold as stock by a store of the same name, e.g. hardware store.
2
Equipment.
"military hardware"
3
The part of a computer that is fixed and cannot be altered without replacement or physical modification; motherboard, expansion cards, etc. Compare software.
4
Electronic equipment.

🔄 Synonyms of "Hardware"

2 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
ironwarenoun	Articles made of iron, as household utensils, tools, and the like.
computer hardware	Computer hardware includes the physical parts of a computer, such as the central processing unit, random access memory, motherboard, computer data storage, graphics card, sound card, and computer case.

↔️ Antonyms of "Hardware"

Words with the opposite meaning.

Word	Definition
softwarenoun	(computing) Encoded computer instructions, usually modifiable (unless stored in some form of unalterable memory such as ROM).
software system	A software system is a system of intercommunicating components based on software forming part of a computer system (a combination of hardware and software).

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Hardware"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
ironwarenoun	Articles made of iron, as household utensils, tools, and the like.
computer hardware	Computer hardware includes the physical parts of a computer, such as the central processing unit, random access memory, motherboard, computer data storage, graphics card, sound card, and computer case.
machinerynoun	The machines constituting a production apparatus, in a plant etc., collectively.
apparatusnoun	The entirety of means whereby a specific production is made existent or task accomplished.
deploymentnoun	An implementation, or putting into use, of something.
devicenoun	Any piece of equipment made for a particular purpose, especially a mechanical or electrical one.
materielnoun	Military equipment, apparatus, and supplies.
suppliesnoun	(chiefly law) Financial resources supplied, often for a particular purpose.
propnoun	An object placed against or under another, to support it; anything that supports.
equipmentnoun	Any items used in equipping something or someone, for example things needed for an expedition or voyage.
machinenoun	A device that directs and controls energy, often in the form of movement or electricity, to produce a certain effect.
gearnoun	(uncountable) Equipment or paraphernalia, especially that used for an athletic endeavor.
stuffnoun	(informal) Miscellaneous items or objects; (with possessive) personal effects.
propertynoun	Something that is owned.
ancillarynoun	Something that serves an ancillary function, such as an easel for a painter.
appliancenoun	A non-manual apparatus or device, powered electrically or by another small motor, used in homes to perform domestic functions (household appliance) and/or in offices.
matérielnoun	Alternative spelling of materiel. [Military equipment, apparatus, and supplies.]
accessorynoun	(fashion) An article that completes one's basic outfit, such as a scarf or gloves.
aircraftnoun	A vehicle capable of atmospheric flight due to interaction with the air, such as buoyancy or lift.
computernoun	A programmable electronic device that performs mathematical calculations and logical operations, especially one that can process, store and retrieve large amounts of data very quickly; now especially, a small one for personal or home use employed for manipulating text or graphics, accessing the Internet, or playing games or media.