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Hardware Development

/ˈhɑːrdˌwɛr dɪˈvɛl.əp.mənt/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    The process of designing and creating physical components of computer systems and electronic devices.

    "The team focused on hardware development to enhance the performance of their new gaming console."
  2. 2

    The field of engineering that deals with the physical aspects of computing technology.

    "Advancements in hardware development have led to faster processors and more efficient memory storage."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'hardware' originates from the Old English 'hard' meaning solid or firm, combined with 'ware' from Old English 'waru' meaning goods or merchandise. 'Development' comes from the Latin 'developare', meaning to unwrap or unfold, which evolved in the 19th century to signify the process of growth or advancement.

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