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PDA
abbr.
1. personal digital assistant
2. public display of affection

PDA
abbreviation for
(Electronics & Computer Science / Computer Science) personal digital assistant

PDA  (pd-)
Short for personal digital assistant. A lightweight, handheld computer, typically employing a touch-sensitive screen rather than a keyboard, generally used for storing information such as addresses or schedules. Many PDAs include handwriting recognition software, some support voice recognition, and some have an internal cell phone and modem to link with other computers or networks.
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Noun1.PDA - a lightweight consumer electronic device that looks like a hand-held computer but instead performs specific tasksPDA - a lightweight consumer electronic device that looks like a hand-held computer but instead performs specific tasks; can serve as a diary or a personal database or a telephone or an alarm clock etc.
electronic device - a device that accomplishes its purpose electronically
Translations
PDA N ABBR =personal digital assistantagenda f electrónica, PDA m
PDA [ˌpiːdiːˈeɪ] n abbr (=personal digital assistant) → agenda m électronique de poche
PDA (Comput) abbr of personal digital assistantPDA m


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One of the first and still major uses for a PDA is an appointment book or calendar.
A PDA is handheld computer that is also designed as a personal organizer It can also pose as a portable media player, web browser or mobile phone A PDA is handheld computer that is also designed as a personal organizer.
 
 
 
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