hardware component (B1)
noun phrase
Pronunciation: /ˈhɑːrd.wɛər kəmˈpoʊnənt/
Definition
A part or element of a computer system, such as a keyboard, mouse, or graphics card, that is physical in nature and contributes to the overall functionality of the system.
Examples
The company specializes in designing and manufacturing hardware components for gaming computers.
The hardware components of the robot included sensors, actuators, and a central processing unit.
The student's project involved building a computer from scratch, selecting and assembling the necessary hardware components.
How to Use hardware component
- hardware component of (prepositional phrase)
- a part of a system — "The hardware component of the computer is the central processing unit."
- install hardware components (verb phrase)
- to put in place the physical parts of a system — "The technician will install the hardware components of the new computer system."
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