Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A computer built around a microprocessor for use by an individual, as in an office or at home or school.
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- noun A small
computer , built around amicroprocessor , for use by oneperson at a time (abbr.PC ).
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun a small digital computer based on a microprocessor and designed to be used by one person at a time
Etymologies
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From the trademark, IBM PC.
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