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

ˌpē-ˈsē 

plural PCs or PC's

: personal computer

PC

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abbreviation (2)

1

Peace Corps

Note: The Peace Corps is a U.S. government agency of volunteer workers who help other nations with development projects.

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

This has enabled people to port video games to other platforms, including PC, macOS, and web browsers, and even modify the code, raising tantalizing possibilities and questions about retro titles and game development. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 13 Oct. 2026

Isolation 2 is launching on PC (Steam), PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. — Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 11 Oct. 2026

PlayStation’s Helldivers received critical acclaim when the game first came out in 2015, and the sequel, Helldivers 2, sold more than 12 million units across PS5 and PC in the first four months after its launch in 2024. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026

For even more of a robust setup, users will be able to connect their Mac or Windows PC to seamlessly transition onto these screens, and bring their own keyboard and mouse. — Kaitlyn Huamani, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1977, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

PC

noun

ˌpē-ˈsē

plural PCs or PC's

: personal computer

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