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microcomputer


mi·cro·com·put·er

noun \ˈmī-krō-kəm-ˌpyü-tər\

Definition of MICROCOMPUTER

1
: a small computer usually equipped with a microprocessor; especially : personal computer
2
: microprocessor
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First Known Use of MICROCOMPUTER

1963

Other Computer-Related Terms

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Rhymes with MICROCOMPUTER

minicomputer, telecommuter

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