pc

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abbreviation (1)

1
parsec
2
a
[Latin post cibum] after a meal
b
[post cibos] after meals

PC

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noun

plural PCs or PC's

PC

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abbreviation (2)

1
peace corps
2
percent; percentage
3
political correctness; politically correct
4
postcard
5
printed circuit
6
professional corporation

Examples of pc in a Sentence

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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is available now for Xbox and PC. Ryan Benk, NPR, 15 Dec. 2024 Infinity Nikki is available now on Android, iOS, PlayStation, and PC. Ash Parrish, The Verge, 14 Dec. 2024 Her work has been featured in WBEZ, Chicago magazine, Rebellious magazine and PC magazine. Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Dec. 2024 Path of Exile 2 releases in early access on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S on December 6, 2024. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pc 

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1977, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pc was in 1977

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“Pc.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pc. Accessed 27 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

PC

noun
ˌpē-ˈsē
plural PCs or PC's

Medical Definition

PC

abbreviation
1
percent; percentage
2
[Latin post cibos] after meals
used in writing prescriptions
3
professional corporation
4
purified concentrate

Legal Definition

P.C.

abbreviation
professional corporation

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