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personal computer
noun
: a small computer designed for use by one person at home or in an office
Full Definition of PERSONAL COMPUTER
: a general-purpose computer equipped with a microprocessor and designed to run especially commercial software (as a word processor or Internet browser) for an individual user
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First Known Use of PERSONAL COMPUTER
1976
PERSONAL COMPUTER Defined for Kids
personal computer
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Definition of PERSONAL COMPUTER for Kids
: a computer designed for an individual user
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