What Does HW Mean in a Text?
The Quick Answer
HW means "Homework" and "Hardware."Image for HW
When I write HW, I mean this:
"Homework"
Summary of Key Points
First Definition for HW
"Homework" is, by far, the most common meaning for HW when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.)| HW | |
|---|---|
| Definition: | Homework |
| Type: | Abbreviation |
| Guessability: |  2: Quite easy to guess |
| Typical Users: |  Adults and Teenagers |
Second Definition for HW
HW also means "Hardware," especially in IT circles.| HW | |
|---|---|
| Definition: | Hardware |
| Type: | Abbreviation |
| Guessability: |  3: Guessable |
| Typical Users: |  Specialists |
Example of HW Used in a Text
HW
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