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device

A piece of hardware such as a phone or laptop.

Also known as: gadget

Full Definition & Technical Explanation

device — A piece of hardware such as a phone or laptop.

This general term is part of the CompareTech technical dictionary and helps you read specifications, comparisons, and benchmark data across its device database.

See also: hardware software.

Related Technical Terms

hardware
The physical components of a device. General
software
The programs that run on hardware. General
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