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hardware

noun

ˈhärd-ˌwer

Definition of hardware

as in equipment

items needed for the performance of a task or activity gathered together the hardware needed to set up a first aid station at the finish line for the marathon

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Recent Examples of hardware For the first time, Xbox is also installing a chief operating officer, Helen Chiang, who will be accountable for profits and losses across its content, hardware, platform, and services businesses. — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 6 July 2026 Full Swing, which makes hardware and software used by consumers, competitive athletes, coaches, and commercial venues, had been owned by private equity firm Bruin Capital and a group of minority investors. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 6 July 2026 And if your data needs extra safeguarding, the My Passport SSD comes with 256-bit AES hardware encryption and password protection for a double security whammy. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 6 July 2026 According to Booster Robotics, earlier RoboCup editions required competitors to design mechanical systems, develop hardware, and create basic motion controls, consuming significant research and development resources. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for hardware

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The next day, a team from Chile, utilizing radar and sonar sound-detection equipment, confirmed the presence of Gil, still alive, in the sub-basement.

— Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
Crews have been seen unloading equipment from trucks this week — much of it covered or obscured — and barricades have been placed near the perimeter of the arena.

— Meriam Bouarrouj, NBC news, 4 July 2026

Definition of equipment

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But the mudroom also needs closed storage such as cabinets, drawers, or baskets to help with seasonal gear, sports equipment, and everyday clutter.

— Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 4 July 2026
The Gem State is one of the top 10 states for celebrating the Fourth of July outdoors, according to outdoor gear company Kühl.

— Hali Smith July 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 July 2026

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Hearn also donated to Democratic fundraising apparatus ActBlue 10 times while also contributing to Barack Obama’s presidential campaigns five times, an administration official told Fox News Digital.

— Jasmine Baehr , Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
Much of this anti-Constitutional apparatus was scrapped after the war.

— Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 1 July 2026

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