hardware

Definitions of hardware
  1. noun
    (computer science) the mechanical, magnetic, electronic, and electrical components making up a computer system
    synonyms: materiel
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    antonyms:
    logiciel, software
    (computer science) written programs or procedures or rules and associated documentation pertaining to the operation of a computer system and that are stored in read/write memory
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    processeur, unité centrale
    (computer science) the part of a computer (a microprocessor chip) that does most of the data processing
    mémoire
    an electronic memory device
    ROM, mémoire morte
    (computer science) memory whose contents can be accessed and read but cannot be changed
    bloc-note
    (computer science) a high-speed internal memory used for temporary storage of preliminary information
    type of:
    composant, composante, élément
    an artifact that is one of the individual parts of which a composite entity is made up; especially a part that can be separated from or attached to a system
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