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Definition of
peripheral noun
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
peripheral
noun
noun
NAmE
/
/
pəˈrɪfərəl
/
/
(
computing
)
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a piece of equipment that is connected to a computer
monitors, printers, and other peripherals
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