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

The game will launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC, featuring a separate Arcade Edition for Apple Arcade. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

After all, that attitude carried PC Music from start to finish. — Billie Bugara, Pitchfork, 27 July 2026

Now, as spotted by PC Gamer, Ayaneo has reversed course and relisted its gaming handheld with the same specs but a $1,000 price hike across all variants. — James Peckham, PC Magazine, 21 July 2026

Sony is delaying the launch of its FlexStrike fight stick controller for PS5 and PC, which had been set to launch on August 6th, to an unspecified date in the future. — Jay Peters, The Verge, 14 July 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