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hardware vs instrumentation

instrumentation vs hardware

hardware and instrumentation both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hardware Yes No No No
instrumentation Yes No No No
As nouns, instrumentation is a hypernym of hardware; that is, instrumentation is a word with a broader meaning than hardware:
  • hardware: instrumentalities (tools or implements) made of metal
  • instrumentation: an artifact (that is instrumental in accomplishing some end) for accomplishing some end
Other hypernyms of hardware include instrumentality, means.
hardware (noun) instrumentation (noun)
(computer science) the mechanical, magnetic, electronic, and electrical components making up a computer system the act of providing or using the instruments needed for some implementation
major items of military weaponry (as tanks or missile) the act of arranging a piece of music for an orchestra and assigning parts to the different musical instruments
instrumentalities (tools or implements) made of metal an artifact (that is instrumental in accomplishing some end) for accomplishing some end
the instruments called for in a musical score or arrangement for a band or orchestra
Difference between hardware and instrumentation

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