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Definition of personal computer noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

personal computer

noun

/ˌpɜːsənl kəmˈpjuːtə(r)/

/ˌpɜːrsənl kəmˈpjuːtər/

(abbreviation PC)

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a computer that is designed for one person to use at work or at home compare mainframe, microcomputerTopics Computersa2

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