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processor vs hardware

hardware vs processor

processor and hardware both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
processor Yes No No No
hardware Yes No No No
As nouns, hardware is a hypernym of processor; that is, hardware is a word with a broader meaning than processor:
  • processor: (computer science) the part of a computer (a microprocessor chip) that does most of the data processing
  • hardware: (computer science) the mechanical, magnetic, electronic, and electrical components making up a computer system
Other hypernyms of processor include electronic equipment, computer hardware.
processor (noun) hardware (noun)
(computer science) the part of a computer (a microprocessor chip) that does most of the data processing (computer science) the mechanical, magnetic, electronic, and electrical components making up a computer system
a business engaged in processing agricultural products and preparing them for market major items of military weaponry (as tanks or missile)
someone who processes things (foods or photographs or applicants etc.) instrumentalities (tools or implements) made of metal
Difference between processor and hardware

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