hardware

hard·ware

H0063100 (härd′wâr′)n.1. Metal goods and utensils such as locks, tools, and cutlery.2. a. Computers A computer and the associated physical equipment directly involved in the performance of data-processing or communications functions.b. Machines and other physical equipment directly involved in performing an industrial, technological, or military function.3. Informal Weapons, especially military weapons.

hardware

(ˈhɑːdˌwɛə) n1. metal tools, implements, etc, esp cutlery or cooking utensils2. (Computer Science) computing the physical equipment used in a computer system, such as the central processing unit, peripheral devices, and memory. Compare software3. (Mechanical Engineering) mechanical equipment, components, etc4. (Military) heavy military equipment, such as tanks and missiles or their parts5. (Firearms, Gunnery, Ordnance & Artillery) informal a gun or guns collectively

hard•ware

(ˈhɑrdˌwɛər)

n. 1. metalware, as tools, locks, hinges, or cutlery. 2. the mechanical equipment necessary for conducting an activity. 3. weapons and combat equipment. 4. the mechanical, magnetic, electronic, and electrical devices composing a computer system (disting. from software). [1505–15]

hard·ware

(härd′wâr′) A computer, its components, and its related equipment. Hardware includes disk drives, integrated circuits, display screens, cables, modems, speakers, and printers. Compare software.

hardware

1. The generic term dealing with physical items as distinguished from its capability or function such as equipment, tools, implements, instruments, devices, sets, fittings, trimmings, assemblies, subassemblies, components, and parts. The term is often used in regard to the stage of development, as in the passage of a device or component from the design stage into the hardware stage as the finished object.
2. In data automation, the physical equipment or devices forming a computer and peripheral components. See also software.

Hardware

 computer machinery and equipment collectively, excepting the programs. See also software.

hardware

A computer and its internal mechanism, or a piece of related equipment, such as a disk drive or printer.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	hardware - major items of military weaponry (as tanks or missile)arms, implements of war, munition, weaponry, weapons system - weapons considered collectivelyarmed forces, armed services, military, military machine, war machine - the military forces of a nation; "their military is the largest in the region"; "the military machine is the same one we faced in 1991 but now it is weaker"
	2.	hardware - instrumentalities (tools or implements) made of metalironwareinstrumentation, instrumentality - an artifact (or system of artifacts) that is instrumental in accomplishing some end
	3.	hardware - (computer science) the mechanical, magnetic, electronic, and electrical components making up a computer systemcomputer hardwareC.P.U., central processing unit, central processor, CPU, mainframe, processor - (computer science) the part of a computer (a microprocessor chip) that does most of the data processing; "the CPU and the memory form the central part of a computer to which the peripherals are attached"constituent, element, component - an artifact that is one of the individual parts of which a composite entity is made up; especially a part that can be separated from or attached to a system; "spare components for cars"; "a component or constituent element of a system"computer, computing device, computing machine, data processor, electronic computer, information processing system - a machine for performing calculations automaticallycomputer memory, computer storage, memory board, store, memory, storage - an electronic memory device; "a memory and the CPU form the central part of a computer to which peripherals are attached"scheduler - computer hardware that arranges jobs to be done by the computer in an appropriate ordersequencer - computer hardware that sorts data or programs into a predetermined sequenceupgrade - hardware that provides better performance than an earlier version didcomputer science, computing - the branch of engineering science that studies (with the aid of computers) computable processes and structuressoftware, software package, software program, software system, computer software, package - (computer science) written programs or procedures or rules and associated documentation pertaining to the operation of a computer system and that are stored in read/write memory; "the market for software is expected to expand"

hardware

noun1. equipment, machines, gear, tools, instruments, machinery, apparatus, tackle, paraphernalia The General will tour military camps and inspect military hardware.2. implements, gadgets, household goods, ironmongery household appliances, furnishings and hardware

Translations

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hard

(haːd) adjective1. firm; solid; not easy to break, scratch etc. The ground is too hard to dig. 堅硬的 硬的2. not easy to do, learn, solve etc. Is English a hard language to learn?; He is a hard man to please. 困難的 困难的3. not feeling or showing kindness. a hard master. 冷酷的 冷酷的4. (of weather) severe. a hard winter. 惡劣的 恶劣的5. having or causing suffering. a hard life; hard times. 辛苦的 艰难的6. (of water) containing many chemical salts and so not easily forming bubbles when soap is added. The water is hard in this part of the country. 硬水 硬水 adverb1. with great effort. He works very hard; Think hard. 努力地 努力地2. with great force; heavily. Don't hit him too hard; It was raining hard. 猛力地 猛烈的，重重地 3. with great attention. He stared hard at the man. 極專注地 极专注地，紧紧地 4. to the full extent; completely. The car turned hard right. 完全地 完全地ˈharden verb to make or become hard. Don't touch the toffee till it hardens; Try not to harden your heart against him. (使)變硬 使变硬ˈhardness noun 硬度 硬度ˈhardship noun (something which causes) pain, suffering etc. a life full of hardship. (造成)痛苦、磨難 苦难ˈhard-and-fast adjective (of rules) that can never be changed or ignored. (規定)不容變通的 不容变通的ˈhard-back noun a book with a hard cover. Hard-backs are more expensive than paperbacks. 精裝本 硬书皮的书，精装书 ˌhard-ˈboiled adjective (of eggs) boiled until the white and the yolk are solid. (雞蛋)完全煮熟的 （鸡蛋）煮得老的 hardˈdisk noun a device that is fixed inside a computer and is used for storing information. 硬碟 硬盘ˈhard-earned adjective earned by hard work or with difficulty. I deserve every penny of my hard-earned wages. 辛苦掙得的 辛苦挣得的ˌhard-ˈheaded adjective practical; shrewd; not influenced by emotion. a hard-headed businessman. 講求實際的，精明的，不感情用事的 讲实际的，头脑冷静的 ˌhard-ˈhearted adjective not feeling or showing pity or kindness. a hard-hearted employer. 冷酷的 冷酷的ˈhardware noun1. metal goods such as pots, tools etc. This shop sells hardware. 五金 金属器具2. the mechanical parts of a computer. 電腦硬體 （电脑的）硬件 ˌhard-ˈwearing adjective that will not wear out easily. a hard-wearing fabric. 耐磨損的 耐磨损的be hard on1. to punish or criticize severely. Don't be too hard on the boy – he's too young to know that he was doing wrong. 嚴厲懲罰或批評 过分严厉地对待某人2. to be unfair to. If you punish all the children for the broken window it's a bit hard on those who had nothing to do with it. 不公平地對待 不公平地对待hard at it busy doing (something). I've been hard at it all day, trying to get this report finished. 忙著做(某事) 忙于作（某事） hard done by unfairly treated. You should complain to the headmaster if you feel hard done by. 受到不公平對待 受到不公平对待hard lines/luck bad luck. Hard lines/luck! I'm afraid you haven't won this time; It's hard luck that he broke his leg. 運氣不好 坏运气hard of hearing rather deaf. He is a bit hard of hearing now. 幾乎沒有聽力 听觉不灵的，有点耳聋的 a hard time (of it) trouble, difficulty, worry etc. The audience gave the speaker a hard time of it at the meeting; The speaker had a hard time (of it) trying to make himself heard. 麻煩，困難，煩擾 受苦，困难 hard up not having much especially money. I'm a bit hard up at the moment; I'm hard up for envelopes. 短缺(尤指金錢)，缺錢 （钱）不多，缺钱

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