Correct spelling, explanation: surprisingly, the word hardware dates back to the 15th century. Then, however, it referred to small goods made of metal. The reference or hardware to the components of a computer appeared for the first time in 1947 and it has been widely used in this context since then.
Definition of hardware:
1. noun – physical and electronic components of a computer;
He is a real computer geek so the whole of his room is filled with computer hardware.
2. noun – refers to the equipment used in a house or garden, for example, tools, screws, etc.,
When you finish your work in the garden, you can leave the hardware in the shed.
3. noun – professional equipment, usually used in the military;
According to the Prime Minister, advanced military equipment should be the priority in planning the budget of our country.
Collocations with hardware:
Some common collocations include: computer hardware, provide hardware, military hardware;
They use the latest computer hardware to get the best research results.
We will provide all the hardware, just write down all the tools you need.
The company produces the most advanced military hardware.
Incorrect spelling, explanation: the words ware and wear are homophones, which means that they have the same pronunciation, but different spelling and meaning. As a result, the two words are often confused by many English users and a common mistake is to spell the word hardware as hardwear, which is wrong.
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