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Define the word microcomputer

"microcomputer" gcide "The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48"

microcomputer \microcomputer\ n.
   A small computer based on a microprocessor; in practise, at
   any given time in the technology of computer development, a
   microcomputer will be one that is less powerful than a
   minicomputer.

   Syn: personal computer, PC.
        [WordNet 1.5]

"microcomputer" wn "WordNet (r) 2.0"

microcomputer
     n : a small digital computer based on a microprocessor and
         designed to be used by one person at a time [syn: personal computer, PC]

"microcomputer" foldoc "The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (27 SEP 03)"

microcomputer
     
        A computer based on a microprocessor.
     
        Contrast with minicomputer, mainframe.
     
        (1995-02-07)