Hardware meaning in English
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Definition
hardware: a computer, mouse, etc.; tools, equipment (for example hammers, nails)
Hardware store a shop which sells tools, materials, equipment (for example, hammers, nails)
Hardware is the electronic parts of a computer, and software is the instructions which control what a computer does, the computer programs used on it, etc.
Pronunciation examples
UK: Wow, nice computer! That's a serious piece of hardware!
US: I had to special order it - you wouldn't find it in your local hardware store!
Examples
- "Philip : Oh yeah, we've got all the hardware and software stuff at the Delavigne office."
- "Stephen : Hmm. :-( How about the hardware serial number?"
- "Bob and his team of technicians and engineers handle all of our information systems, software applications and hardware devices."
- "Bob and his assistant Jean Marron manage a team of technicians and engineers who handle all of our information systems, software applications, hardware devices, etcetera."
Exercise 1
Fill in the blanks below with technical terms from this conversation.
1. is physical (electronic) material such as a computer CPU, a printer, or a monitor.
2. is the programming, languages and data which control the functions of a computer.
3. To a computer is to install, configure, assemble or make sure that it functions properly.
1. is physical (electronic) material such as a computer CPU, a printer, or a monitor.
2. is the programming, languages and data which control the functions of a computer.
3. To a computer is to install, configure, assemble or make sure that it functions properly.
Fill in the blanks below with technical terms from this conversation.
1. Hardware 1 is physical (electronic) material such as a computer CPU, a printer, or a monitor.
2. Software 2 is the programming, languages and data which control the functions of a computer.
3. To set up 3 a computer is to install, configure, assemble or make sure that it functions properly.
1. Hardware 1 is physical (electronic) material such as a computer CPU, a printer, or a monitor.
2. Software 2 is the programming, languages and data which control the functions of a computer.
3. To set up 3 a computer is to install, configure, assemble or make sure that it functions properly.
1 Hardware: "Hardware" refers to the electronic parts of a computer such as the tower, monitor, printer, etc.
2 Software: "Software" refers to the programming or instructions which influence a what a computer does. Software can include applications like Microtosh Word or anti-virus programs, but also operating systems like Blinix.
3 set up: To "set up" describes "assembling" or "putting together" equipment or machinery in this context. Here it specifically refers to installing or configuring a videoconferencing system so that Warbuckle and Philip are able to communicate via the computer.
Exercise 2
"Best pencils in China. How many do you want"?
Mrs. Lee is offering Kevin:
Mrs. Lee is offering Kevin:
"Best pencils in China. How many do you want"?
Mrs. Lee is offering Kevin:
Mrs. Lee is offering Kevin:
Although earlier in their conversation, Kevin and Mrs. Lee were discussing perfume containers, at this point in the dialogue, they are talking about pens and pencils. A "container" describes anything (a cup, a box, a crate) which "contains" or holds something. For example: a glass is a container for water.
This choice doesn't make any sense. Hardware describes metal objects and utensils such as locks, tools, or certain types of computer equipment.
Kevin has already eaten very well, and so he is no longer soliciting Mrs. Lee's advice on Hong-Kong cuisine.
Mrs. Lee is offering Kevin pencils, which are a type of stationery. "Stationery" refers to materials used for office or schoolwork such as pens, pencils, staplers, notebooks etc.
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