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1desktop
noun desk·top \ˈdesk-ˌtäp\
: the top surface of a desk
: a computer that is designed to be used on a desk or table : a desktop computer
: an area or window on a computer screen in which small pictures (called icons) are arranged like objects on top of a desk
Full Definition of DESKTOP
1
: the top of a desk; also : an area or window on a computer screen in which icons are arranged in a manner analogous to objects on top of a desk
2
: a desktop computer
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First Known Use of DESKTOP
1925
Rhymes with DESKTOP
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2desktop
adjective
: of a size that is suitable to be used on a desk or table
: done using a personal computer
Full Definition of DESKTOP
: of a size that can be conveniently used on a desk or table <desktop computers> — compare laptop
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First Known Use of DESKTOP
1958
DESKTOP Defined for Kids
desktop
noun desk·top \ˈdesk-ˌtäp\
Definition of DESKTOP for Kids
1
: the top of a desk
2
: a computer that is used on a desk or table and is too big to be moved easily
3
: an area on a computer screen in which items are arranged as if they were objects on top of a desk
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