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  1. noun Metal goods and utensils such as locks, tools, and cutlery.
  2. noun Computer Science A computer and the associated physical equipment directly involved in the performance of data-processing or communications functions.
  3. noun Machines and other physical equipment directly involved in performing an industrial, technological, or military function.
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  • I used Magna-Tac to glue the seams, and the hardware is all nickel plated.
  • Beneath the hardware was the false bottom; and beneath that was the envelope. —  Warhorse
  • She could more than hold her own in a verbal sword fight, but when the hardware was the real deal, that was a whole different ball game. —  TAMI HOAG
  • Granted, some of the hardware is a little bit more impressive on the Hero than what we had with the Dream or the Magic, but the real catch is the software. —  Gadgetell
  • Basically the only difference with the hardware is they make it glossy, and limit the choice so they can support it rather than leave it up to the hardware guys to do it themselfs. —  digg.com: Stories / Popular
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