pc

1 of 3

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

The name behind the bestselling desktop PC in history came back about a year ago. — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 16 June 2026

Microsoft's own Surface Laptop Ultra, though, might be the pinnacle of this new breed of PC. — Luke Larsen, Wired News, 3 June 2026

The game is available on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, marking its debut on the platform. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

Microsoft Office 2024 Home and Business keeps things straightforward with a one-time purchase that installs directly on your Mac or PC. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 18 June 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