personal computer

noun

: a general-purpose computer equipped with a microprocessor and designed to run especially commercial software (such as a word processor or Internet browser) for an individual user

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The rise of personal computers and the internet gave trading a fresh, gamified twist. Trent Hoerr, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025 The analysts cautioned that their 2026 earnings projections are already 10% ahead of consensus estimates, even without factoring in potential additional benefits from MediaTek’s collaboration with Nvidia on automotive and personal computer projects. Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2025 Previously, Reuters reported that Nvidia was working on a CPU for personal computers to challenge the consumer and business computer market dominance of Intel INTC.O, Advanced Micro Devices AMD.O and Qualcomm QCOM.O. The Project DIGITS computer is not yet a mass-market device. Stephen Nellis, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025 Like personal computers and the internet before it, AI may ultimately increase inequality. Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 7 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for personal computer 

Word History

First Known Use

1959, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of personal computer was in 1959

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“Personal computer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/personal%20computer. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

personal computer

noun
: a small general-purpose computer with a microprocessor

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