| personal computer | |
| —n | |
| a small inexpensive computer used in word processing, playing computer games, etc | |
| a printed punctuation mark (‽), available only in some typefaces, designed to combine the question mark (?) and the exclamation point (!), indicating a mixture of query and interjection, as after a rhetorical question. |
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
| personal computer (pûr'sə-nəl) Pronunciation Key
A computer built around a microprocessor for use by an individual. Personal computers have their own operating systems, software, and peripherals, and can generally be linked to networks. Compare mainframe. |
A computer typically used in the home, office, or school. Also a generic term for a PC Microsoft® operating system.