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

plural PCs or PC's

PC

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abbreviation (2)

1
peace corps
2
percent; percentage
3
political correctness; politically correct
4
postcard
5
printed circuit
6
professional corporation

Examples of pc in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Snake Eater Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S Release Date: 2024 Return to the beginning of the Metal Gear saga in this Unreal Engine 5 remake. PCMAG, 6 Apr. 2024 The game, which was released on PC, PlayStation, and the Sega Saturn, revolutionized the industry by allowing gamers to wander through open worlds with few clues about how to progress to the next level. Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC News, 4 Apr. 2024 With impressive reviews, such as 4 out of 5-star ratings from TechRadar and PC Magazine, this upgrade is becoming increasingly popular as an improved solution for communication and collaboration in any work setup. Stack Commerce, Popular Science, 28 Mar. 2024 To find out more information on how to attend NXT free at the WWE PC, visit wwe.com/nxtlive. Jim Varsallone, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2024 Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is available on PlayStation 4 & 5, Xbox One & Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 27 Mar. 2024 Dragon’s Dogma 2, which is coming to the PC, Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5, expands on both this promise of adventure while leaning into the original’s quirkiness. Lewis Gordon, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2024 To commemorate the 10th anniversary of the game’s wide release on console and PC, Thorson spoke with Rolling Stone, reflecting on the development of TowerFall, its legacy, and how much has changed since its release. Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 13 Mar. 2024 The leaders are the president of the Presidential Council (PC) Mohamed Menfi, the head of High State Council (HSC) Mohamed Takala, who are both based in Tripoli, and Aguila Saleh, speaker of the House of Representatives (HoR) in Benghazi. Reuters, CNN, 11 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1977, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pc was in 1977

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“Pc.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pc. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

PC

noun
ˌpē-ˈsē
plural PCs or PC's

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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