hardware

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Hardware' describes physical objects or pieces of a system, like your computer, phone, camera or household appliances. Basically, hardware is anything with physical parts you could touch.

Examples in Different Contexts

The new gaming console boasts state-of-the-art hardware, providing an unparalleled gaming experience.

Practice Scenarios

Business

Scenario:

We have been noticing some issues with our inventory management. Perhaps our point-of-sale systems need an upgrade.

Response:

I agree, a higher-quality hardware could greatly improve our sales and inventory efficiency.

Tech

Scenario:

After the recent system upgrades, there have been too many server outages. We need to investigate this immediately.

Response:

It might be due to some hardware issues, let's check the server components for any failures.