Computer Hardware Glossary

noun the base frame of a machine or mechanical device

• The chassis of the vehicle plays a crucial role in ensuring structural integrity.
• The chassis of this car is built to last, no matter what.
• Check out the sick chassis on that ride!
• The chassis of the business model provides a strong foundation for growth.

noun the components and connections of an electrical system

• The engineer carefully examined the circuitry of the new prototype.
• I have no idea how to fix the circuitry in this old TV.
• Dude, the circuitry in this gaming console is totally fried.
• The intricate circuitry of the human brain is still a mystery to scientists.

noun A electronic device that can store, retrieve, and process data

adjective relating to or involving computers

• The computer is an essential tool for data analysis in scientific research.
• I spend hours on my computer browsing the internet.
• My computer is acting up again, I think it needs a reboot.
• Her mind works like a computer, processing information quickly and efficiently.

noun a branch of physics and technology concerned with the design of circuits using transistors and microchips, and with the behavior and movement of electrons in a semiconductor, conductor, vacuum, or gas

• The company specializes in manufacturing high-quality electronics for various industries.
• I love browsing through the latest electronics at the store.
• I'm always on the lookout for cool new elec-tron-ics to play with.
• His mind is like a complex network of interconnected electronics, processing information at lightning speed.

noun the inner or internal part

adjective situated on the interior

adverb on the inner side or part

• The valuable documents are kept inside the safe.
• I left my keys inside the house.
• Let's chill inside and watch a movie.
• She kept her emotions hidden deep inside her heart.

noun a small, rounded protuberance or lump

• The knub on the handle provides a comfortable grip for users.
• I like how the knub makes it easier to hold onto.
• That knub is a game-changer when it comes to using this tool.
• The knub of wisdom at the end of his speech left everyone thinking deeply.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

article a word that is used to specify a noun, which can be definite (the) or indefinite (a, an)

• The mechanic explained all the components under the hood of the car.
• I have no idea what's going on under the hood of this thing.
• Let's take a look under the hood and see what's really going on.
• It's important to understand what's happening under the hood of a project before making any decisions.