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Hardware
/ˈhɑːdweə/
Physical parts of a computer or other electronic device that perform tasks or operations.
Synonyms:
equipment
apparatus
machinery
tools
gear
Antonyms:
This word has no antonyms
Examples:
The
hardware
of this computer is very fast.
I visited the
hardware
store to buy a hammer.
Etymology:
Derived from Middle English
hawerre
, blending
hard
, meaning solid or sturdy, with
ware
, meaning merchandise or goods.
Usage Statistics:
19 mentions per 1 million words
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