Meaning | A small digital computer based on a microprocessor and designed to be used by one person at a time. |
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Synonyms | personal computer, PC |
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Parts | PC board | A removable circuit board for a personal computer |
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microprocessor | integrated circuit semiconductor chip that performs the bulk of the processing and controls the parts of a system |
Narrower | desktop computer | A personal computer small enough to fit conveniently in an individual workspace |
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portable computer | A personal computer that can easily be carried by hand |
Broader | digital computer | A computer that represents information by numerical (binary) digits |
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Spanish | microcomputadora, microordenador, ordenador personal, PC |
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Catalan | microordinador, ordinador, ordinador personal, PC |
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