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hardware vs means

means vs hardware

hardware and means both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hardware Yes No No No
means Yes No No No
As nouns, means is a hypernym of hardware; that is, means is a word with a broader meaning than hardware:
  • hardware: instrumentalities (tools or implements) made of metal
  • means: an artifact (that is instrumental in accomplishing some end) for accomplishing some end
Other hypernyms of hardware include instrumentality, instrumentation.
hardware (noun) means (noun)
(computer science) the mechanical, magnetic, electronic, and electrical components making up a computer system to have the ability to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
major items of military weaponry (as tanks or missile) an artifact (that is instrumental in accomplishing some end) for accomplishing some end
instrumentalities (tools or implements) made of metal considerable capital (wealth or income)
Difference between hardware and means

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