Hardware
Pronunciation: /ˈhɑːrˌdwɛr/
Hardware (noun)
- physical parts of a computer, like the screen or keyboard.
- metal tools and equipment used for building or fixing things.
- weapons and other equipment used by the military.
Examples
- The hardware of the computer needs an upgrade.
- She installed new hardware to improve performance.
Common collocations: install hardware, hardware components, upgrade hardware, buy hardware, hardware store