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desktop

About 3.22 uses per million words.

Meaning

  1. noun The top surface of a desk.
  2. noun A desktop computer.
    Laptops are often more expensive than desktops.
  3. noun A personal computer, as opposed to computers for business or server purposes.
  4. noun The main graphical user interface of an operating system, usually displaying icons, windows and background wallpaper.
    I installed a new application and it added its icon to my desktop.
  5. noun The wallpaper of this interface.
  6. adjective Designed for use on a desk or similar piece of furniture.
  7. adjective Of an application or website, designed to be run or viewed on a personal computer.
    desktop browser

Similar words

background screen background documentary bureau screen desk dashboard computational laptop computer

Often followed by

publishing computer and computers or to pc environment is

Word family

desktops

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