hardware-level
|hard-ware-lev-el|
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/ˈhɑrdˌwɛr ˈlɛvəl/
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/ˈhɑːdˌwɛə ˈlɛvəl/
physical component layer
Etymology
'hardware-level' originates from the combination of 'hardware' and 'level', where 'hardware' refers to the physical components of a computer system and 'level' indicates a specific layer or stage.
The term 'hardware' comes from the Old English 'heord' meaning 'hard' and 'ware' meaning 'goods'. 'Level' comes from the Latin 'libella', meaning 'a small balance'.
Initially, 'hardware' referred to metal goods, but in modern usage, it refers to physical computer components. 'Level' has maintained its meaning of a stage or layer.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or occurring at the level of physical hardware components in a computer system.
The issue was resolved at the hardware-level, ensuring the system's stability.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45