pc

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abbreviation (1)

1
parsec
2
a
[Latin post cibum] after a meal
b
[post cibos] after meals

PC

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noun

ˌpē-ˈsē How to pronounce PC (audio)
plural PCs or PC's
: personal computer

PC

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abbreviation (2)

1
Peace Corps

Note: The Peace Corps is a U.S. government agency of volunteer workers who help other nations with development projects.

2
percent; percentage
3
political correctness; politically correct
4
postcard
5
printed circuit
6
professional corporation

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Putting that aside, learning how closely Microsoft can keep tabs on your Windows PC is a bit unnerving, especially since there’s no way to opt out of the tracking. — Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 10 July 2026 Michael Moskowitz of Moskowitz Law Firm, PC led all deal negotiations on behalf of Teton Ridge Entertainment. — Justin Kroll, Deadline, 9 July 2026 With dozens of reviews in, Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced has an 84 Metacritic score on both PC and PS5. — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 Five days after John Porreca’s donation, the committee, Wren PC, gave $25,000 to the Republican Party of Florida. — Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for pc

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1977, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of pc was in 1977

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Kids Definition

PC

noun
ˌpē-ˈsē
plural PCs or PC's
: personal computer

Medical Definition

PC

abbreviation
1
percent; percentage
2
[Latin post cibos] after meals
—used in writing prescriptions
3
professional corporation
4
purified concentrate

Legal Definition

P.C.

abbreviation
professional corporation

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