IBM PC

ˌaɪˌbiːˈɛm ˌpiːˈsiː

Definition

Definition of IBM PC - Reverso English Dictionary

Abbreviation

abr: The original version and progenitor of the IBM PC compatible hardware platform

Dated

first personal computer model made by IBM

Dated

My dad used an IBM PC at work.
The IBM PC revolutionized office computing.
He programmed games on his old IBM PC.

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IBM-compatible

adj.

able to work with IBM PC software and hardware

This laptop is IBM-compatible and runs old PC games.

IBM clone

computer compatible with IBM's design and architecture

He bought an IBM clone for his home office.

Expressions with PC

post-PC

adj.

relating to technology or time after personal computers

The post-PC world relies on smartphones and tablets.

un-PC

adj.

not following political correctness standards

That joke was really un-PC.

all-in-one PC

computer with all components in one unit

She bought an all-in-one PC for her home office.

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IBM-compatible

adj.

computer standard

able to work with IBM PC software and hardware

IBM-compatible

computer technology

computer that works like an IBM PC

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