handheld computer

US: /ˌhændˌhɛld kəmˈpjuːtər/

Definition

Definition of handheld computer - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

technology

TECH.

small digital device that can be held in one hand while used

TECH.

She entered the survey data into a handheld computer during the visit.
The technician diagnosed the network issue using a handheld computer.
Each delivery driver carries a handheld computer to obtain digital signatures.

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Expressions with handheld

handheld drill

small portable drill operated by hand

He used a handheld drill to fix the shelf.

handheld device

small portable electronic tool designed to be used while held

She checked the inventory using a handheld device in the warehouse.

handheld vacuum

small vacuum cleaner for quick clean-ups

She used a handheld vacuum to clean the car seats.

handheld vacuum cleaner

small vacuum cleaner for quick clean-ups

She used a handheld vacuum cleaner to tidy the car.

handheld console

portable device for playing video games

She played her favorite game on a handheld console.

handheld scanner

small electronic device held in one hand to read codes or images

The librarian used a handheld scanner to check the books back in.

Expressions with computer

computer junkie

enthusiast who loves learning about computers

She's a computer junkie, always exploring new software.

computer bug

fault in programs, devices or systems causing unexpected trouble

A computer bug crashed the app right before the demo.

the computer's down

exp.

not working because it is turned off or powered down

The computer's down because I turned it off last night.

computer says no

exp.

humorous phrase for unhelpful customer service relying on computers

I asked for a refund, but the computer says no.

under the computer hood

adv.

in the underlying software or hardware

The program runs smoothly under the computer hood.

bring your own computer

bring personal laptop to an event

The workshop requires you to bring your own computer.

computer business

industry involving computer-related activities

The computer business is booming with new innovations.

computer equipment

physical devices and parts used to run or support computers

The company upgraded its computer equipment to improve network speed.

computer file

collection of data saved in a specific format

The software updates are available as a computer file.

computer game

electronic game played using a computer

He spends hours playing his favorite computer game every weekend.

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personal digital assistant

technology

small handheld computer for managing personal information

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French:ordinateur de poche, ...
German:Handheld-Computer, ...
Italian:computer palmare, ...
Spanish:ordenador de mano, ...
Portuguese:computador de mão, ...
Chinese:手持电脑, ...
Japanese:携帯型コンピューター, ...
Arabic:حاسوب مَحْمول باليَد, ...
Hebrew:מַחְשֵׁב כַּף יָד, ...
Russian:карманный компьютер, ...
Ukrainian:кишеньковий комп'ютер, ...
Hindi:हैंडहेल्ड कंप्यूटर, ...
Bengali:হ্যান্ডহেল্ড কম্পিউটার, ...
Catalan:ordinador de mà, ...
Czech:kapesní počítač, ...
Danish:håndholdt computer, ...
Dutch:handcomputer, ...
Greek:υπολογιστής χειρός, ...
Hungarian:kéziszámítógép, ...
Khmer:កុំព្យូទ័រដៃ, ...
Korean:핸드헬드 컴퓨터, ...
Persian:رایانه دستی, ...
Polish:komputer podręczny, ...
Portuguese (BR):computador de mão, ...
Romanian:computer de mână, ...
Swedish:handdator, ...
Thai:คอมพิวเตอร์มือถือ, ...
Turkish:el bilgisayarı, ...
Vietnamese:máy tính cầm tay, ...

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