: a small handheld device equipped with a microprocessor that is used especially for storing and organizing personal information (such as addresses and schedules)

PDA

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abbreviation

public display of affection

Word History

Etymology

Noun

personal digital assistant

First Known Use

Noun

1992, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of PDA was in 1992

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Cite this Entry

“PDA.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/PDA. Accessed 11 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

PDA

noun
ˌpē-ˌdē-ˈā
: an electronic device that is small enough to be held in the hand and is used especially to store and organize personal information (as addresses and schedules)
Etymology

Noun

personal digital assistant

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