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personal computer
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
personal computer
(noun)
personal computer
noun
plural
personal computers
personal computer
noun
plural
personal computers
Britannica Dictionary definition of PERSONAL COMPUTER
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a small computer designed for use by one person at home or in an office
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called also
PC
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