hardware-based
|hard/ware-based|
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/ˈhɑːrdˌwɛr beɪst/
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/ˈhɑːdˌwɛə beɪst/
physical reliance
Etymology
'hardware-based' originates from the combination of 'hardware' and 'based', where 'hardware' refers to physical components of a computer and 'based' indicates reliance or foundation.
'hardware' evolved from the Old English 'heord' meaning 'herd' and 'ware' meaning 'goods', while 'based' comes from the Old French 'basse' meaning 'foundation'.
Initially, 'hardware' referred to metal goods, but in modern usage, it refers to physical computer components.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or dependent on physical computer components rather than software.
The security system is hardware-based, ensuring faster processing.
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Last updated: 2025/01/15 19:39