Computer Hardware Components | Meaning & Images | Necessary Vocabulary

 

1. Hardware 

Hardware / ˈhɑːrdwer / (ˈহাঃর্ড্‌ওএর্‌) n 1. [the machinery and electronic physical parts of a computer system] (কম্পিউটার চালানোর যন্ত্র সমূহ; হার্ডওয়ার): We supply computer hardware to businesses. This application runs on a wide variety of hardware platforms. It seems you have got a hardware problem, the disk drive is stuck. The laptop drawing tablet is a very useful piece of hardware. Where do you buy your hardware around here?
   

  

<COMPARE> Software / ˈsɔːftwer / (ˈছোফ্‌ট্‌ওএর) n [the instructions which control what a computer does; computer programs] (কম্পিটারের কাজ করার জন্য ব্যবহৃত সাংকেতিক তথ্যপুঞ্জ বা নির্দেশাবলী): The software will run on most IBM-compatible PCs. He was arrested for selling pirated software. Microsoft the software giant. 

Computer Hardware Related Necessary Vocabulary Note

2. Hardware

2. Hardware / ˈhɑːrdwer / (ˈহাঃর্ড্‌ওএর্‌) n 2. [metal tools, materials, and equipment used in a house or a garden, such as hammers, nails, and screws, etc.] (ধাতব সামগ্রীর যন্ত্রপাতি): a hardware shop  

  

Ø Application / ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃn / (ˌএ্যাপ্লিˈকেইশন্‌) n {Abbr. app} 1. [a computer program that is designed to do a particular job; a piece of software] (<কম্পিউটারে>অ্যাপ্লিকেশন): a database application, to download an app  

2. Application / ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃn / (ˌএ্যাপ্লিˈকেইশন্‌) n [a formal (often written) request for Sth, such as a job, permission to do Sth or a place at a college or an office] (আবেদন): I have sent off applications for four different jobs.

Ø Platform / ˈplætfɔːrm / (ˈপ্ল্যাটফোর্ম্‌) n 1. [the type of computer system you are using, in connection with the type of software you can use on it] (<কম্পিউটেরে>প্লাটফোর্ম): This new personal banking software can be used with any windows platform. A multimedia platform 

2. Platform / ˈplætfɔːrm / (ˈপ্ল্যাটফোর্ম্‌) n [a long, flat raised area beside the track at a train station where people get on or off the train] (<রেলস্টেশনের>মঞ্চ বা প্লাটফোর্ম): The train now standing at platform 9 is for Dhaka.

Ø Instruction / ɪnˈstrʌkʃn / (ইনˈস্ট্রাক্‌শন্‌) n 1. [a piece of information that tells a computer to perform a particular operation] (<কম্পিউটেরে>খণ্ড নির্দেশ):

2. Instruction / ɪnˈstrʌkʃn / (ইনˈস্ট্রাক্‌শন্‌) n {SYN direction} [detailed information on how to do or use Sth] (নির্দেশনা বলি): Follow the instruction on the packet carefully

Ø Program / ˈproʊgræm / (ˈপ্রৌগ্র্যাম্‌) n 1. [a set of instructions in code that control the operations or functions of a computer] (কম্পিউটারে নিবেশিত করার জন্য তথ্য, উপাত্ত ইত্যাদের সঙ্কেতবদ্ধ সমষ্টি; পূর্বলেখ): Load the program into the computer

2. Program / ˈproʊgræm / (ˈপ্রৌগ্র্যাম্‌) n {UK programme} [a broadcast on television or radio] (অনুষ্ঠান সূচি): It is my favorite TV programme – I never miss an episode. 

Ø IBM / aɪ biː em / (আই বী এম্‌) n {in full International Business Machines} [a US company that was the first to develop computers successfully. IBM computers created an international system that most other computers now relate to. The company began in 1911 as the Computing–Tabulating–Recording Company. It developed the first electric typewriter in the 1930s the first computer in the 1950s and the first IBM personal computer (PC) was introduced in 1981] (আই বী এম্‌): an IBM-compatible machine

Ø Compatible / kəmˈpætəbl / (কএমˈপ্যাটএবল্‌) adj [(of machines, especially computers) able to be used together successfully] (সুসংগত; উপযুক্ত): This software may not be compatible with older operating systems.  

Ø Pirate / ˈpaɪrət / (ˈপাইরএট্‌) v {Pt. Pp. pirated} [to illegally copy and use or sell Sb’s computer program, music, a film, etc. without permission and without having the right to do so] (নিজের লাভের জন্য অন্যের জিনিস নকল করা): pirated computer games 

Ø Giant / ˈdʒaɪənt / (ˈজাইএন্ট্‌) n 1. [a very successful and powerful organization] (অতিশয় সফল সংগঠন): the multinational oil giants

2. Giant / ˈdʒaɪənt / (ˈজাইএন্ট্‌) n [an unusually large person, animal or plant] (অস্বাভাবিক বড়ো আকারের মানুষ, প্রাণী বা বৃক্ষ): The Amazon is a giant among rivers.

Component / kəmˈpoʊnənt / (কএম্‌ˈপৌনএন্ট্‌) n [a part which combines with other parts to form Sth bigger] (গঠনে সহায়তাকারী অন্যতম উপাদান বা অংশ): Fresh fruit and vegetables are an essential component of a healthy diet. Television/aircraft/car/computer components   

Desktop Computer

Desktop computer / ˌdesktɑːp kəmˈpjuːtər / (ˌডেছ্‌ক্‌টাঃপ্‌ কম্পিˈটার) n {Also desktop} [a type of computer with a keyboard, screen and main processing unit that fits on a desk] (ডেস্কটপ কম্পিটার): Our sales information is processed by a desktop computer.

Desktop / ˌdesktɑːp / (ˌডেছ্‌ক্‌টাঃপ্‌) n 1. [a view on a computer screen which is intended to represent the top of a desk and which contains icons that represent files, programs and other features of the computer] (ডেস্কটপ): The menu bar with its windows is one of the features of the desktop.

2. Desktop / ˌdesktɑːp / (ˌডেছ্‌ক্‌টাঃপ্‌) n [the top of a desk] (ডেস্কের উপর):

Ø Unit / ˈjuːnɪt / (ˈইউনিট্‌) n 1. [a small machine that has a particular purpose or is part of a large machine] (বড় মেশিনের ছোট অংশ): the central processing unit of a computer

2. Unit / ˈjuːnɪt / (ˈইউনিট্‌) n [a single thing, person or group that is complete by itself but can also form part of Sth larger] (একাঙ্ক): The basic unit of society is the family. 

Ø Process / ˈprɑːses / (ˈপ্রাঃছেছ্‌) v {processes / ˈprɑːsesɪz / (ˈপ্রাঃছেছিয্‌); Pt. Pp. processed / ˈprɑːsest / (ˈপ্রাঃছেস্ট্‌)} [(computing) to perform a series of operations on data in the computer] (প্রয়োজনীয় তথ্য আহরণের জন্য কম্পিউটারে প্রক্রিয়া ভুক্ত করা): The image is processed digitally by computer software.  

Laptop

Laptop / ˈlæptɑːp / (ˈল্যাপ্‌টাঃপ্‌) n [a small computer which is to be carried around easily and is designed for use outside an office] (ল্যাপটপ কম্পিটার): A laptop would be really useful for when I am working on the train. 

<SYN> Notebook / ˈnoʊtbʊk / (ˈনৌটবুক্‌) n {Also notebook computer} 1. [a small computer that can work with a battery and be easily carried] (নোটবুক কম্পিটার):

2. Notebook [a small book of plain paper for writing notes on] (টুকিটাকি লেখার জন্য ছোট্ট খাতা): He was jotting things down in a notebook. 

Ø Lap / læp / (ল্যাপ্‌) n [the top part of your legs that forms a flat surface when you are sitting down] (কোল): Come and sit on my lap and I’ll read you a story. Mather’s lap

Ø Jot / dʒɑːt / (জাঃট্‌) v {<PHR-V> jot Sth down} [to make a quick short note of Sth] (ঝট পট কিছু চট করে লিখে নেওয়া): I will just jot down the address for you.