microcomputer
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mi·cro·com·put·er
(mī′krō-kəm-pyo͞o′tər)n.
A personal computer.
microcomputer
(ˈmaɪkrəʊkəmˈpjuːtə)n
(Computer Science) a small computer in which the central processing unit is contained in one or more silicon chips. Sometimes shortened to: micro
mi•cro•com•put•er
(ˈmaɪ kroʊ kəmˌpyu tər)n.
a compact computer having less capability than a minicomputer and employing a microprocessor; personal computer.
[1970–75]
microcomputer
A computer that uses a microprocessor chip for its central processor.
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Noun | 1. | ![]() desktop computer - a personal computer small enough to fit conveniently in an individual workspace digital computer - a computer that represents information by numerical (binary) digits microprocessor - integrated circuit semiconductor chip that performs the bulk of the processing and controls the parts of a system; "a microprocessor functions as the central processing unit of a microcomputer"; "a disk drive contains a microprocessor to handle the internal functions of the drive" PC board - a removable circuit board for a personal computer; fits into a slot in the mother board portable computer - a personal computer that can easily be carried by hand |
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mikropočítač
mikrocomputer
mikroszámítógép
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mikrokompiuteris
mikrokompjūters, mikroskaitļotājs
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microcomputer
[ˌmaɪkrəʊkəmˈpjuːtəʳ] N → microcomputador m, microcomputadora f, microordenador m (Sp)microcomputer
(maikrəukəmˈpjuːtə) noun a very small computer containing tiny pieces of silicon etc designed to act as complex electronic circuits.