The hardware
Example: The hardware supports system performance
Definition
"The hardware" refers to the physical components of a computer system or electronic device, such as the processor, memory, storage devices, and peripheral equipment. It supports system performance by providing the necessary infrastructure for software to operate efficiently.
Etymology
The term "hardware" originally referred to metal tools, utensils, and other durable goods. In computing, it was adopted in the mid-20th century to describe the tangible parts of a computer, contrasting with software, which denotes the intangible programs. Did you know? The word 'hardware' comes from Old English 'heord' meaning 'hard' and 'ware' meaning 'goods or merchandise.'
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"The hardware" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - IT Users - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 106 commonly used words.
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