hard-reset

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Synonyms: hard reset, hard-set

Antonyms: hard reset, hard-set

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|computing|computer hardware|transitive|uncommon}} To [[perform]] a [[forceful]] [[restart]] or [[reinitialization]] of a [[device]], [[system]], or [[process]], [[typically]] by cutting power, or using a [[dedicated]] [[button]].
2. {{lb|en|computing|computer hardware|transitive|uncommon}} To [[factory reset]] a [[device]].

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