hardwareupgrade
nounUK /ˈhɑːdweə ˈʌpɡreɪd/
US /ˈhɑːrdwer ˈʌpɡreɪd/
A hardware upgrade is when you put better parts inside a computer to make it faster or stronger.
My dad did a hardware upgrade by adding more memory to our old computer.
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2. The act of replacing old computer parts with newer ones.
The hardware upgrade took about an hour to finish.
3. A set of new physical parts added to a machine.
The school bought a hardware upgrade for all the classroom laptops.
4. Making a device better by changing its physical pieces.
A hardware upgrade can make a slow tablet feel new again.