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hardware

Pronunciation: /ˈhɑːdwɛː/

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Definition of hardware

noun

[mass noun]

1tools, machinery, and other durable equipment:high-tech military hardware
tools, implements, and other items used in home life and activities such as gardening: available from DIY stores and hardware shops

2the machines, wiring, and other physical components of a computer or other electronic system: select a software package that suits your requirements and buy the hardware to run it onCompare with software.