portable computer

/ˌpɔrdəbəl kəmˌpjudər/
/ˈpɔtəbəl kəmˈpjutə/
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Other forms: portable computers

Definitions of portable computer
  1. noun
    a personal computer that can easily be carried by hand
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    briefcase computer
    a portable computer housed in a box that resembles a briefcase
    hand-held computer, hand-held microcomputer
    a portable battery-powered computer small enough to be carried in your pocket
    laptop, laptop computer
    a portable computer small enough to use in your lap
    notebook, notebook computer
    a small compact portable computer
    tablet
    a portable computer that is operated by a touchscreen
    planner
    a notebook for recording appointments and things to be done, etc.
    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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