PERSONAL COMPUTER Definition & Meaning

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personal computer

a compact computer that uses a microprocessor and is designed for individual use, as by a person in an office or at home or school, for such applications as word processing, data management, financial analysis, or computer games. PC

personal computer

a small inexpensive computer used in word processing, playing computer games, etc

personal computer

A computer built around a microprocessor for use by an individual. Personal computers have their own operating systems, software, and peripherals, and can generally be linked to networks.
Compare mainframe

personal computer

A computer typically used in the home, office, or school. Also a generic term for a PC Microsoft® operating system.

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First recorded in 1975–80

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That, too, dates to the 1990s, when personal computers became common household items, putting an infinity portal into almost every home.

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The company is betting more consumers will buy its personal computers filled with AI tools.

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He made his first million selling some of the earliest personal computers.

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The movie makes Evil’s goal to take over the world using personal computers, which in 1981, were still a novelty.

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But her contributions paved the way for personal computers and cellphones and bolstered national defense.

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