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\Definition of PDA
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: a small handheld device equipped with a microprocessor that is used especially for storing and organizing personal information (such as addresses and schedules)
PDA
abbreviationDefinition of PDA (Entry 2 of 2)
public display of affection
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PDA
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of PDA
: a small electronic device that is used for storing and organizing information (such as phone numbers, addresses, appointments, and notes)
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PDA
noun\ ˌpē-ˌdē-ˈā \
\Kids Definition of PDA
: a small hand-held computer that is used especially for organizing information (as phone numbers or schedules)
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The first known use of PDA was in 1992
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