desktop computer

/ˌdɛs(k)ˈtɑp kəmˌpjudər/
/ˈdɛsktɒp kəmˈpjutə/
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Other forms: desktop computers

Definitions of desktop computer
  1. noun
    a personal computer small enough to fit conveniently in an individual workspace
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    type of:
    PC, microcomputer, personal computer
    a small digital computer based on a microprocessor and designed to be used by one person at a time
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