hardware - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

(computer science) the mechanical, magnetic, electronic, and electrical components making up a computer system

Synonyms

• computer hardware
• hardware

More generic

• component
• constituent
• element

Opposite / Antonyms

• software

More specific

• C.P.U.
• CPU
• central processing unit
• central processor
• computer memory
• computer storage
• mainframe
• memory
• memory board
• processor
• scheduler
• sequencer
• storage
• store
• upgrade

Related

• computer
• computing device
• computing machine
• data processor
• electronic computer
• information processing system

Noun

major items of military weaponry (as tanks or missile)

Synonyms

• hardware

More generic

• arms
• implements of war
• munition
• weaponry
• weapons system

Noun

instrumentalities (tools or implements) made of metal

Synonyms

• hardware
• ironware

More generic

• instrumentality
• instrumentation

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