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Definition hardware in British English

hardware noun

[uncountable] noun
/ˈhɑːd(r)ˌweə(r)/
1

computer equipment. Computer programs are called software

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the ever-changing nature of computing hardware and software

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Military hardware alone is not sufficient to ensure victory.

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3

equipment such as tools, pans, and other things that you use in your home and garden

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Definition hardware in British English