hardware
noun
hard·ware
ˈhärd-ˌwer 
1
: ware (such as fittings, cutlery, tools, utensils, or parts of machines) made of metal
2
: major items of equipment or their components used for a particular purpose
educational hardware
: such as
a
: military equipment
b
: the physical components (such as electronic and electrical devices) of a vehicle (such as a spacecraft) or an apparatus (such as a computer)
3
: an award (such as a trophy, medal, or cup) given in a sports competition
Examples of hardware in a Sentence
She bought some new hardware for her system.
gathered together the hardware needed to set up a first aid station at the finish line for the marathon
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Many brands offer panel-ready options that disappear into millwork, matte finishes in white or black, and customizable hardware that matches existing kitchen fixtures.
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Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 11 Apr. 2025
Many of the top models come in panel-ready or matte finishes with customizable hardware, clean lines, and counter-depth builds that sit flush with cabinetry.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 11 Apr. 2025
Apple's shift to in-house silicon from Intel processors has revolutionized its hardware, with each new iteration delivering faster and more stable performance.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 11 Apr. 2025
In terms of hardware, the XP Pro has a 50MP main shooter, a 13MP wide-angle camera, and a 2MP macro lens.
—PC Magazine, 11 Apr. 2025
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Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 11 Apr. 2025
Many of the top models come in panel-ready or matte finishes with customizable hardware, clean lines, and counter-depth builds that sit flush with cabinetry.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 11 Apr. 2025
Apple's shift to in-house silicon from Intel processors has revolutionized its hardware, with each new iteration delivering faster and more stable performance.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 11 Apr. 2025
In terms of hardware, the XP Pro has a 50MP main shooter, a 13MP wide-angle camera, and a 2MP macro lens.
—PC Magazine, 11 Apr. 2025
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“Hardware.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hardware. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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hardware
noun
hard·ware
ˈhär-ˌdwa(ə)r
-ˌdwe(ə)r
1
: articles (as fittings, cutlery, tools, utensils, or parts of machines) made of metal
2
: the equipment used for a particular purpose
computer hardware
military hardware
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