Definition of Computer hardware

1. Noun. (computer science) the mechanical, magnetic, electronic, and electrical components making up a computer system.

Exact synonyms: Hardware
Specialized synonyms: C.p.u., Central Processing Unit, Central Processor, Cpu, Mainframe, Processor, Computer Memory, Computer Storage, Memory, Memory Board, Storage, Store, Scheduler, Sequencer, Upgrade
Generic synonyms: Component, Constituent, Element
Group relationships: Computer, Computing Device, Computing Machine, Data Processor, Electronic Computer, Information Processing System
Category relationships: Computer Science, Computing
Antonyms: Software



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Lexicographical Neighbors of Computer Hardware

computer code
computer communication networks
computer database
computer dealer
computer display
computer engineering
computer error
computer expert
computer file
computer file name
computer filename
computer game
computer games
computer graphics
computer guru
computer hardware (current term)
computer industry
computer keyboard
computer language
computer languages
computer literacies
computer literacy
computer literate
computer memory
computer memory unit
computer menu
computer model
computer models
computer mouse
computer network

Literary usage of Computer hardware

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1. Deconstructing the Computer: Report of a Symposium by Dale Weldeau Jorgenson, (, Charles W. Wessner (2005)
"... Panel II computer hardware and Components INTRODUCTION William J. Spencer International SEMA TECH, retired Dr. Spencer, invoking the Silicon Valley saw ..."

2. Computer Models for Water-Resources Planning and Management: National Study by Ralph A. Wurbs (1997)
"Institutional aspects of model development and availability are addressed in Chapter 2. computer hardware The full range of computer sizes (microcomputers, ..."

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