Meaning of hardware in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈhɑrdˌwɛr/

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  1. Noun

    hardware

    Definitions

    1. major items of military weaponry (as tanks or missile)
  2. 2. instrumentalities (tools or implements) made of metal
  3. 3. (computer science) the mechanical, magnetic, electronic, and electrical components making up a computer system

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