Microcomputer
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Microcomputer is a noun meaning (computer hardware, now chiefly historical) A computer designed around a microprocessor, smaller than a minicomputer or a mainframe.
Meaning
(computer hardware, now chiefly historical) A computer designed around a microprocessor, smaller than a minicomputer or a mainframe.
More Meanings
- (computer hardware, uncommon, chiefly dated) A microprocessor that is based on a single chip.
Example Sentences
The operation has installed nine Cygnet CoSystems, computerphones that send memos, letters, and even whole files from one microcomputer to another.
In recent years, it had become the hallmark of the scientist, much as the stethoscope was that of the physician and the microcomputer that of the statistician.
In time of course, things became more efficient, with newer machines which could cope with large amounts of data - the microcomputers had 64 kilobytes of memory; your mobile phone has vastly more capacity.
Word Forms
- microcomputers
Synonyms for microcomputer
Depending on context, synonyms include micro, PC.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pc, based, desktop, notebook, laptop, ultrabook.
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