Desktop

Quick meaning: Desktop is a noun meaning The top surface of a desk.

Meaning

The top surface of a desk.

More Meanings

1. (computing) A desktop computer.
2. (computing) A personal computer, as opposed to computers for business or server purposes.
3. (computing, graphical user interface, synecdochic) The wallpaper of this interface.
4. Designed for use on a desk or similar piece of furniture.
5. (computing) Of an application or website, designed to be run or viewed on a personal computer.
6. (computing, graphical user interface) The main graphical user interface of an operating system, usually displaying icons, windows and background wallpaper.

Example Sentences

desktop browser

Laptops are often more expensive than desktops.

For quotations using this term, see Citations:desktop.

I installed a new application and it added its icon to my desktop.

Word Forms

• desktops

Synonyms for desktop

Depending on context, synonyms include background.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include background, documentary, bureau, screen, desk, dashboard.

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