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An output device is a piece of computer hardware that converts processed data from a computer into a human-readable or perceivable form, such as visual, audio, or printed output. These devices allow users to see, hear, or touch the results of a computer's operations, making them essential for human-computer interaction. Common examples include monitors, printers, and speakers.

Description and function

Data conversion: Output devices translate the digital data from the computer into a format that humans can understand.

Hardware component: They are physical hardware components that are connected to a computer system.

Provides feedback: They provide the user with the results of input and processing, such as seeing text appear on a screen as you type or hearing a sound effect from a video.