Look up: hardware

1. hardware
   (hardware) The physical, touchable, material parts of a computer or other system. The term is used to distinguish these fixed parts of a system from the more changable software or data components which it executes, stores, or carries. Computer hardware typically consists chiefly of electronic devic...
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2. hardware
   Produce such as citrus fruits, potatoes, root vegetables and other fruits and vegetables that will withstand handling and transportation without refrigeration.
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3. hardware
   [Noun] Equipment, especially metal tools and electronic equipment like computers and music systems.
   Example: The new catalogue showed the latest computer hardware.
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4. Hardware
   Articles made of material, such as aircraft, ships, tools, computers, vehicles, fittings, and their components (mechanical, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic). Computer software and technical documentation are excluded.
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5. hardware
   [n] - instrumentalities (tools or implements) made of metal 2. [n] - major items of military weaponry (as tanks or missile) 3. [n] - the mechanical, magnetic, electronic, and electrical components making up a computer system
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6. Hardware
   Refers to the physical components of the computer such as the keyboard, modem, monitor etc. While hardware compatibility is becoming more standardised, most hardware devices require software to operate.
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7. Hardware
   (Digital cameras and photo printers) All actual physical computer components such as the computer itself and peripheral devices like monitor, mouse, printer, digital camera, etc.
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8. hardware
   The physical parts of an electronic device, such as nuts, bolts and components.
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9. Hardware
   The visible parts of a computer system such as the circuit boards, chassis, peripherals, cables etc. It does not include data or computer programs
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10. Hardware
    See also SOFTWARE (518) The electrical and/or mechanical equipment necessary to make use of slides, microforms, computer programmes, etc
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11. Hardware
    The electrical, mechanical and electromechanical equipment and parts associated with a computing system, as opposed to its firmware or software.
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12. hardware
    all metal pieces used for jointing, moving or operational parts of the window Category: General • all metal parts used with parachutes Category: Sports, entertainments and leisure • the physical components of a circuit or system,both passive and active Category: Automation...
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13. Hardware
    Metal accessories such as door knobs, towel bars, toilet paper holders, etc.
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14. Hardware
    IT systems are made up of hardware, software and data. Hardware is the stuff you can see and touch. It generally is of no use until it is loaded with software. Examples include, printers, PCs and servers.
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15. Hardware
    Hard'ware` (-wâr`) noun Ware made of metal, as cutlery, kitchen utensils, and the like; ironmongery.
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16. hardware
    The electronic component of a computer. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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17. hardware
    noun instrumentalities (tools or implements) made of metal
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18. hardware
    noun (computer science) the mechanical, magnetic, electronic, and electrical components making up a computer system
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19. Hardware
    • (n.) Ware made of metal, as cutlery, kitchen utensils, and the like; ironmongery.
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20. hardware
    (from the article `lock`) mechanical device for securing a door or receptacle so that it cannot be opened except by a key or by a series of manipulations that can be carried ...
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21. hardware
    (from the article `information system`) Today even the smallest firms, as well as many households, own or lease computers. These are usually microcomputers, also called personal computers. ... ...what to do. Software comprises the entire set of programs, procedures, and routines associated with the operation of a computer system. The te...
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22. Hardware
    Computer terminology referring to the physical components of a computer as opposed to the programs (software) used by the computer. Also used more generally to refer to the physical components of any system.
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23. hardware
    A computer and associated physical equipment involved in data processing or communications functions as opposed to software (the computer programs that provide instructions the computer follows).
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24. Hardware
    - All of the 'metal' fittings that go into the home when it is near completion. For example, door knobs, towel bars, handrail brackets, closet rods, house numbers, door closers, etc. The Interior Trim Carpenter installs the 'hardware'.
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25. HARDWARE
    Metal accessories such as door knobs, towel bars, toilet paper holders, etc.
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